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Sinus X-ray, Limited Views

North Carolina 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?

$38.02

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.02 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $38.02 from a physician practice, and about $42.66 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$38.02$30.90 to $52.48
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$42.66$28.18 to $93.33

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $43 · 10th to 90th $28 to $145Professionalmedian $38 · 10th to 90th $28 to $72
$20$50$100facility $43professional $38

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
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$13.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$41.69
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$8.13
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$24.55
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$60.26
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$22.91
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$18.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$47.86
18 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
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$15.85
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$6.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$83.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$36.31
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$42.66
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$16.98
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$11.75
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$11.75
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$11.75
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$66.07

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 27th of 51

$38.02

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.