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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Kentucky 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 Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $40.74 to $70.79.

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 $102
$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
$12.88
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$60.26
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$15.85
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$33.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$57.54
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$20.42
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
$70.79
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$147.91
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$47.86

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky· 33rd 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.