Imaging - X-ray
X-ray cervical spine, 2-3 views cost in Pittsburgh, PA
X-ray cervical spine, 2-3 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 Pennsylvania
From 155 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $283 (most listed prices $99.56–$782).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospitals list technical only.
Cheapest in Pittsburgh, PA
Total price
X-ray cervical spine, 2-3 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 Pittsburgh, PA, from 24 providers. Most listed prices: $169–$495.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Heritage Valley Sewickley$80.72Hospital · Sewickley · 13 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- St. Clair Hospital$83.24Hospital · Pittsburgh · 6.3 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley$164Hospital · Sewickley · ~15 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $51.57est. $80.72 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Sewickley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54.09est. $83.24 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of SewickleyX-ray of neck spine (cervical), 2-3 viewsScan only$135est. $164 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewick price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $150est. $179 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Westmoreland Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169est. $198 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: PAM Health Specialty Hospital at Heritage Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $191est. $220 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Washington price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of HarmarvilleX-ray of neck spine (cervical), 2-3 viewsScan only$191est. $220 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmar price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $368est. $397 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh price file · checked Oct 2026 - $405
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC St. Margaret price file · checked Oct 2026 - $419
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC Passavant-McCandless price file · checked Oct 2026 - $424
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UPMC McKeesport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $425
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: AHN Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital price file · 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.