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Skull X-ray (1-3 views)

X-ray of skull, fewer than 4 views

Radiology ServicesCPT 70250

Medicare Advantage: Rate for a private Medicare Advantage plan. Applies only to members of that plan.

All hospitals we cover so far are in Washington; other states will appear here to compare as we add them.

Price estimate: Medicare Advantage

Typical Medicare Advantage rate$125middle of 42 hospitals
Lowest hospital$112
Highest hospital$162
Typical cash price$29136 hospitals

Typical range: $123 to $128. The middle half of the 42 hospitals we cover that list a Medicare Advantage rate for this procedure. Each hospital below is labeled lower than, within or higher than this range.

Each hospital’s figure is the middle of the rates it lists, one per plan. Hospitals that list several separate lines for one plan or for their cash price are shown with their range and left out of these figures: the lines may be parts of one bill that you pay together. This is what hospitals published, not a quote.

Doctors usually bill separately. At most hospitals these are the hospital’s own charges. The surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist or pathologist usually sends a separate bill.

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A rough estimate, not a quote. It leaves out copays, separate bills (such as the doctor or anesthesia), and whether a hospital is in your plan’s network. Your insurer can tell you your real cost.

Compare hospitals

53 hospitals with a Medicare Advantage rate, cash price or list price; 43 of them list Medicare Advantage rates. Lowest Medicare Advantage rate first.

HospitalQuality (CMS)Medicare Advantage rate (middle of plans)Compared with typicalCash priceList price (before discounts)
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA(360) 435-2133 4 of 5$112Middle of 3 plans; each plan sets its own price: $106 – $112 Lower than typical$394$493
Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA(360) 424-4111 3 of 5$112Middle of 4 plans; each plan sets its own price: $106 – $112 Lower than typical$354$443
Trios HealthKennewick, WA(509) 586-6111 2 of 5$113 Lower than typicalNot published$879
Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA(509) 473-5800 3 of 5$118Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $114 – $126 Lower than typical$425$1,062
MultiCare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA(509) 924-6650 5 of 5$119Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $118 – $126 Lower than typical$425$1,062
EvergreenHealth MonroeMonroe, WA(360) 794-7497 3 of 5$120Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $123 Lower than typical$294$367
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA(360) 256-2000 3 of 5$122Middle of 13 plans; each plan sets its own price: $116 – $133 Lower than typical$280 – $4643 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$430 – $7143 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA(509) 522-5900 3 of 5$122Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $117 – $128 Lower than typical$351 – $5492 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$502 – $7842 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA(206) 431-5237 4 of 5$122Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $118 – $136 Lower than typical$251$822
Prov Sacred HRT Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WA(509) 474-3131 3 of 5$122Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $117 – $140 Lower than typical$67.20 – $6962 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$96.00 – $9942 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
MultiCare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA(253) 833-7711 2 of 5$123Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $119 – $131 Lower than typical$226$564
EvergreenHealth Medical CenterKirkland, WA(425) 899-1000 5 of 5$123Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $123 – $125 Typical$264$330
Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA(360) 956-2550 3 of 5$123Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $119 – $131 Typical$323$807
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 744-9535 2 of 5$123Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $133 Typical$386$552
University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WA(206) 598-3300 4 of 5$123Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $133 Typical$330$472
MultiCare Covington Medical CenterCovington, WA(253) 372-7400 3 of 5$124Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $119 – $131 Typical$226$564
St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA(253) 944-8100 4 of 5$124Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $118 – $136 Typical$258$822
Mary Bridge Children's HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1400Not rated by CMS$124Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $132 Typical$226$564
MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA(253) 697-2102 2 of 5$124Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $132 Typical$226$564
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1000 2 of 5$124Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $132 Typical$226$564
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA(425) 261-2000 4 of 5$124Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $119 – $131 Typical$280$538
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA(509) 946-4611 4 of 5$125Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $117 – $140 Typical$348 – $3862 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$497 – $5522 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA(509) 482-0111 3 of 5$125Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $117 – $128 Typical$162 – $9652 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$231 – $1,3782 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA(360) 487-1000 4 of 5$125Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $130 TypicalNot publishedNot published
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & ClinicsBellevue, WA(425) 688-5000 2 of 5$125Middle of 3 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $126 Typical$128$255
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA(425) 640-4000 3 of 5$126Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $119 – $143 TypicalNot publishedNot published
St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA(253) 530-2050 5 of 5$127Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $139 Typical$250$822
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA(253) 588-1711 4 of 5$127Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $139 Typical$237$822
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA(253) 627-4101 3 of 5$127Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $139 Typical$272$822
St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA(360) 377-3911 4 of 5$128Middle of 10 plans; each plan sets its own price: $124 – $134 Typical$363$822
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 386-6000 4 of 5$128Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $145 Typical$106 – $2642 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$220 – $5512 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA(206) 320-2000 4 of 5$128Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $145 Typical$106 – $2642 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$220 – $5512 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WA(425) 313-4000 4 of 5$128Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $146 Higher than typical$106 – $2642 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$220 – $5512 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA(509) 575-8000 1 of 5$128Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $122 – $137 Higher than typical$295$737
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WA(360) 493-7179 3 of 5$129Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $120 – $192 Higher than typical$397$764
Providence Centralia HospitalCentralia, WA(360) 330-8530 3 of 5$130Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $121 – $194 Higher than typical$397$764
PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA(360) 734-5400 4 of 5$130Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $124 – $137 Higher than typical$288 – $3492 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$443 – $5372 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA(360) 414-2000 4 of 5$131Middle of 14 plans; each plan sets its own price: $96.96 – $137Some plan prices here are below what Medicare pays; open the hospital to see which Higher than typical$280 – $6162 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$430 – $9472 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Island HospitalAnacortes, WA(360) 299-1300 4 of 5$131Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $125 – $132 Higher than typical$312$312
Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA(360) 417-7000 3 of 5$143Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $131 – $168 Higher than typical$292$365
St Elizabeth HospitalEnumclaw, WA(360) 825-2505 5 of 5$154Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $148 – $181 Higher than typical$291$822
Cascade Medical CenterLeavenworth, WA(509) 548-5815Not rated by CMS$172Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $166 – $293Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists Higher than typical$281Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$351Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
BHC Fairfax HospitalKirkland, WA(425) 821-2000Not rated by CMSNot published—$315$315
Coulee Medical CenterGrand Coulee, WA(509) 633-1753Not rated by CMSNot published—$297$330
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterFriday Harbor, WA(360) 378-2141Not rated by CMSNot published—$272 – $2742 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$419 – $4212 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley, WA(360) 856-6021 3 of 5Not published—$282 – $2982 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$434 – $4582 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Mount Carmel HospitalColville, WA(509) 684-2561 3 of 5Not published—$642$917
Providence St Joseph HospitalChewelah, WA(509) 935-8211Not rated by CMSNot published—$538$768
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA(206) 987-2000Not rated by CMSNot published—$36.00 – $6032 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$36.00 – $6033 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Three Rivers HospitalBrewster, WA(509) 689-2517Not rated by CMSNot published—$325Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$325Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 223-6600 5 of 5$26.34 – $1,18023 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneSome lines are below what Medicare pays for the whole serviceNot compared: several separate lines$196$385
Wellfound Behavioral Health HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-4565Not rated by CMSNot published—$224$561
WhidbeyHealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA(360) 678-5151 2 of 5Not published—$28.00 – $6864 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$28.00 – $6864 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one

Reading these prices

  • A higher price does not mean better care. Quality stars come from CMS and are shown separately; they don’t go into the price labels.
  • A hospital can list several rates for the same procedure, one per plan; we show the middle of them. When one plan, or the cash price, has several separate lines, they may be parts of one bill (for example the hospital’s fee and the fee of the doctor who reads a scan) or alternatives (inpatient or outpatient). We show their range, don’t compare them yet, and list every line on the hospital’s page.
  • A very low rate can be one line item (for example, a supply charge), not the whole procedure.
  • Not published means the hospital’s own price file has no price of that kind for this service (some list insurer rates but leave the cash or list price blank). If you’re uninsured or paying yourself, ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate; federal law (No Surprises Act) requires one when you schedule or ask.

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Doctors and practices

Doctors, independent practices, labs and centers in Washington that billed Traditional Medicare for Skull X-ray (1-3 views), most Medicare services first. Doctors with no hospital affiliation are included.

Doctor or practicePracticeHospital affiliationsMedicare quality scoreTimes billed to Traditional Medicare (2024)Traditional Medicare amount for their own service (2024)
James Graham, MDDiagnostic Radiology · TacomaReono Bertagnolli A Medical GroupGroup of 47 cliniciansNone on file75 of 100CMS MIPS 2024134$8.57 at a hospital or surgery center$8.58 in the office
Andrew Mosier, DODiagnostic Radiology · TacomaReono Bertagnolli A Medical GroupGroup of 47 cliniciansNone on file75 of 100CMS MIPS 2024111$8.56 at a hospital or surgery center$8.58 in the office
David Tu Nguyen, DODiagnostic Radiology · TacomaReono Bertagnolli A Medical GroupGroup of 47 cliniciansNone on file94 of 100CMS MIPS 2024, reported by their group63$8.55 at a hospital or surgery center$8.57 in the office
Chad Adams, MDDiagnostic Radiology · TacomaGeisinger ClinicGroup of 3,467 cliniciansNone on file75 of 100CMS MIPS 202454$8.26 at a hospital or surgery center$8.28 in the office
Zafar Bajwa, MDDiagnostic Radiology · SeattleNot on fileNone on file96 of 100CMS MIPS 2024, reported by their group24$8.05 at a hospital or surgery center

Reading the doctor list

  • A higher price doesn’t mean better care. The quality score and the price come from different CMS files and are shown separately on purpose.
  • The amount is what Traditional Medicare (original Medicare) approved for the doctor’s or lab’s own service: Medicare’s payment plus the patient’s share. It is not what commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage pays, and the hospital or surgery center bills separately (surgery centers aren’t in this list).
  • The Medicare quality score is CMS’s MIPS final score (0 to 100), based mostly on the doctor’s Medicare patients. About half of doctors aren’t scored, so Not rated says nothing bad about a doctor. A group’s score covers everyone in the group.
  • CMS doesn’t publish counts under 11 patients, so doctors who rarely bill Medicare for this aren’t listed, and No price published means CMS has no amount for that setting.
  • Independent practice means CMS lists no group for the doctor, or a group of one. None on file for hospitals is common for office-based doctors and doesn’t mean anything is wrong.