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Complete Skull X-ray Series

Montana 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?

$53.70

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $53.70 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $45.71 to $85.11.

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 $54 · 10th to 90th $38 to $245
$20$50$100$200professional $54

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$77.62
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$117.49
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$25.70
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$61.66
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$120.23
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$31.62
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$50.12

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 17th of 51

$53.70

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.