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Complete Skull X-ray Series

New Mexico 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.11 to $69.18.

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 $47 · 10th to 90th $24 to $229
$10$20$50$100$200professional $47

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
$16.98
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$56.23
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$100.00
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.90
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$61.66

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 37th of 51

$46.77

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.