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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Alabama rates for HCPCS 70260

This is a set of at least four X-ray images of the skull taken from different angles to give a complete view of the bones surrounding the brain. It's used to evaluate fractures, structural abnormalities, or other bone-related concerns affecting the skull. Multiple views help the doctor see areas that a single image might miss.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Complete Skull X-ray Series cost?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.02 to $56.23.

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

Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $34 to $69
$50$100$200professional $47

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$21.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$45.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$16.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$33.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$51.29

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Alabama· 38th of 51

$46.77

AK $110TX $39.81

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.