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Shoulder X-ray, Single View

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 73020

This is a basic X-ray exam of the shoulder, capturing a single image to check the joint and surrounding bone. It can help identify fractures, dislocations, or arthritis, though a single image provides less detail than a study using multiple angles. It's often used for a quick initial look or a focused follow-up check.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Shoulder X-ray, Single View cost?

$21.88

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $18.20 to $29.51.

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

Facilitymedian $68 · 10th to 90th $21 to $186Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $15 to $55
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $68professional $22

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$35.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.70
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$8.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$58.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$45.71
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$4.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.7 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· 46th of 51

$21.88

AK $64.57FL $17.38

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.