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Rib X-ray, Both Sides

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 71110

An X-ray series of the rib cage on both the left and right sides, using multiple images taken from different angles to get a full picture of the ribs. It is typically ordered to look for fractures, deformities, or other abnormalities affecting the ribs after trauma or when there is unexplained chest-wall pain.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Rib X-ray, Both Sides cost?

$42.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $42.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $40.74 to $79.43.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $43 · 10th to 90th $35 to $155
$50$100$200professional $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
$12.30
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$169.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$19.50
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$74.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$30.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$173.78

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Washington, DC· 42nd of 51

$42.66

AK $107FL $37.15

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.