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Shoulder X-ray, Single View

North Carolina 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $12 · 10th–90th $7$410%10%20%10th90th$12Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $8$440%5%10th90th$20$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$47.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$38.02
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$23.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$18.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$22.39
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$38.90
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$40.74
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
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$181.97
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91