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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Michigan 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?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $42.66 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $38 to $91
$50$100$200professional $51

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
$15.85
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$60.26
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.72
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$75.86
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$38.02
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$109.65
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$97.72
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$32.36
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$66.07
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$87.10
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$28.84
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 20th of 51

$51.29

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.