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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Washington, DC 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?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $42.66 to $85.11.

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 $46 · 10th to 90th $40 to $148
$20$50$100$200professional $46

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
$12.02
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$32.36
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$199.53
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$18.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$77.62
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$34.67
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$194.98

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 43rd of 51

$45.71

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.