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Sinus X-ray, Limited Views

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 70210

This is a basic X-ray of the sinus cavities in the face using a small number of images, used to look for signs of sinus infection, inflammation, or fluid buildup. It is a quick, low-cost way to get an initial look at the sinuses before considering more detailed imaging.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Sinus X-ray, Limited Views cost?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.84 to $39.81.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th to 90th $31 to $316Professionalmedian $33 · 10th to 90th $21 to $78
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $200professional $33

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$9.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$30.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$39.81
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$16.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$97.72
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$75.86
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$6.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 37th of 51

$33.11

AK $87.10FL $25.12

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.