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Sinus X-ray, Limited Views

South 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?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $38.90 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$38.90$30.20 to $48.98
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$158$107 to $251

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $158 · 10th to 90th $58 to $295Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $28 to $60
$50$100$200$500facility $158professional $39

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
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$10.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$30.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$8.13
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$295.12
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$53.70
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$25.70
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$43.65
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$162.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$57.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$22.91
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$54.95
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$575.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$43.65
8 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
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$5.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$22.91
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$30.90
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$12.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$8.51
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$8.51
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$8.51

Where South 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.

South Carolina· 20th 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.