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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Missouri 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?

$48.98

Typical negotiated rate. In Missouri, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $48.98 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $42.66 to $81.28.

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 $49 · 10th to 90th $36 to $229
$50$100$200professional $49

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
$11.75
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$38.02
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$47.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$32.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$22.39
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$43.65
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
$38.02
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$316.23
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$107.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$57.54

Where Missouri 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.

Missouri· 29th of 51

$48.98

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.