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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Connecticut 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?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $40.74 to $79.43.

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 $51 · 10th to 90th $35 to $158
$50$100$200professional $51

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
$56.23
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$97.72
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$97.72
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$75.86
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$28.18
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$64.57
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$77.62

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 23rd of 51

$51.29

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.