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Complete Skull X-ray Series

North Carolina 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?

$50.12

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $50.12 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $89.13.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $50 · 10th to 90th $35 to $229
$50$100$200professional $50

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
$12.02
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$91.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$79.43
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$66.07
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$371.54
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 24th of 51

$50.12

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.