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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Arkansas 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 Arkansas, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $61.66.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $30 to $79
$50$100professional $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
$21.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$46.77
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$54.95
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$30.90
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$56.23

Where Arkansas 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.

Arkansas· 40th 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.