Imaging
Chest X-ray, front and side views plus oblique views cost in Texas
Chest X-ray, front and side views plus oblique 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 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $187 (most listed prices $50–$572).
Cheapest in Texas
- $48
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Texas Scottish Rite for Children Dallas CampusChest X-ray, front and side views plus oblique viewsScan only$49
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Texas Scottish Rite for Children Dallas Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint HospitalChest X-ray, front and side views plus oblique viewsScan only$75
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospita price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $131
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $149
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $149
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $149
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Foundation Surgical Hospital of San AntonioChest X-ray, front and side views plus oblique viewsScan only$263
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $281
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Fisher County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $572
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: BMC Baytown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.