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Sinus X-ray, Limited Views

Louisiana 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?

$37.15

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $33.88 from a physician practice, and about $81.28 from a hospital or other facility.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$33.88$28.18 to $39.81
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$81.28$74.13 to $110

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $81 · 10th to 90th $48 to $166Professionalmedian $34 · 10th to 90th $20 to $46
$20$50$100$200facility $81professional $34

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$14.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$29.51
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$190.55
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$28.84
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$239.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$13.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$30.90
6 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
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$19.05
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$7.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$29.51

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana· 30th of 51

$37.15

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.