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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 October 2026.

How much does Complete Skull X-ray Series cost?

$54.95

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $47.86 to $67.61.

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

Facilitymedian $100 · 10th to 90th $62 to $182Professionalmedian $54 · 10th to 90th $39 to $83
$20$50$100$200facility $100professional $54

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$21.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$26.92
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$67.61
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$74.13
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$63.10
3 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
$17.78
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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· 30th of 51

$54.95

AK $132UT $33.11

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.