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Complete Skull X-ray Series

South 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?

$42.66

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $42.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $53.70.

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 $43 · 10th to 90th $35 to $81
$50$100professional $43

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
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$17.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$707.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$60.26
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$60.26

Where South 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.

South Carolina· 48th of 51

$42.66

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.