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Sinus X-ray, Limited Views

Rhode Island 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?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In Rhode Island, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $39.81 from a physician practice, and about $158 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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$39.81$30.90 to $48.98
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$158$112 to $186

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $158 · 10th to 90th $105 to $204Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $29 to $55
$50$100$200facility $158professional $40

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$9.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$23.44
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$14.79
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$15.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$38.90
2 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
$13.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$6.31

Where Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island· 23rd of 51

$40.74

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.