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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Colorado 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?

$47.86

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $58.88.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $35 to $81
$50$100$200professional $48

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
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$691.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$27.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$66.07
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$218.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$147.91
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$28.18
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$69.18
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$89.13
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$32.36
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07

Where Colorado 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.

Colorado· 35th of 51

$47.86

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.