Chest X-ray
CPT 71046 • Imaging
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$5
Average
$36
Highest
$213
Based on 1,924 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
A two-view chest X-ray — imaging of your lungs, heart, and ribs from the front and side. Common for cough, chest pain, or before surgery.
What to expect
Takes 5-10 minutes. You'll stand against an imaging plate, hold your breath briefly for each view, and you're done. No prep needed. Wear a top without metal buttons or zippers if possible. Radiation dose is low — equivalent to a few days of natural background exposure.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED STATESVILLE, NC | 2 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL BUTNER, NC | 2 | $9 | $10 | $10 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH HOSPITALS INC LINCOLNTON, NC | 2 | $10 | $10 | $11 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER DURHAM, NC | 2 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
| INVITAE CORPORATION MORRISVILLE, NC | 1 | $5 | $5 | $5 |