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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 October 2026.

How much does Complete Skull X-ray Series cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $51.29.

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 $49 · 10th to 90th $49 to $55Professionalmedian $46 · 10th to 90th $36 to $72
$20$50$100facility $49professional $46

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$51.29
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$50.12
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.13
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$58.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$53.70
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
$33.11
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$69.18
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$72.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$20.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$52.48
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
$19.95
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$8.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland· 44th of 51

$45.71

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.