Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in Houston, TX
Chest x-ray (2 views) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 486 hospital and 11 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $241 (most listed prices $83.69–$663).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Single view is 71045, which is not equivalent.
Cheapest in Houston, TX
Total price
Chest x-ray (2 views)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
Near Houston, TX, from 71 providers. Most listed prices: $226–$1,734.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital$107Hospital · Houston · 5.1 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital$107Hospital · Houston · 5.1 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- St Joseph Medical Center$109Hospital · Houston · 2.9 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $84.49est. $107 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84.49est. $107 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $86.02est. $109 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.80est. $115 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clear Lake - AMG Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.80est. $115 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Houston - AMG Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
All-in is typical for this kind of provider.
Source: setexaser.com · checked Oct 2026 - $175est. $198 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Legent North Houston Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Pearla price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $203est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital The Vinta price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $203est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypres price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical CenterChest X-ray (2 views)Scan only$203est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Housto price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.