Imaging
Optic foramina X-ray, with radiologist read cost in Minnesota
Optic foramina X-ray, with radiologist read 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 Minnesota
From 24 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $223 (most listed prices $87.14–$501).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rarely performed; largely replaced by CT or MRI.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Optic foramina X-ray, with radiologist read
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.
In Minnesota, from 25 providers. Most listed prices: $55.80–$364.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $42.13
- $48.05
- Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.$49.90Hospital · Le SueurEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $18.13est. $42.13 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24.05est. $48.05 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sibley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25.90est. $49.90 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40.64est. $64.64 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75
Cash-pay rate; includes facility and radiologist professional fees.
Source: rayusradiology.com · checked Oct 2026 - $55.89est. $79.89 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsX-ray of optic nerve openings (optic foramina)Scan only$57est. $81 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $86.40
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sanford Wheaton price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)X-ray of optic nerve openings (optic foramina)Scan only$96.91
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brain price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $79.81est. $104 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Ada price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)X-ray of optic nerve openings (optic foramina)Scan only$104
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota - Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgical CenterX-ray of optic nerve openings (optic foramina)Scan only$210
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota - Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgi price fil · 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.