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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Maryland 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $40.74 to $64.57.

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 $47 · 10th to 90th $36 to $214
$20$50$100$200professional $47

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
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$74.13
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$51.29
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$16.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$63.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$20.42
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$67.61
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$20.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$52.48

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland· 39th of 51

$46.77

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.