Price Checker / CPT 70030
How much does X-ray Eye For Foreign Body cost?
CPT 70030 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$50–$100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$390
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$130
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $313 is $238 over the fair price (about 4.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Eye For Foreign Body
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital SULPHUR, OK | $460 | $368 | 1305% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $165 | $165 | 404% |
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About X-ray Eye For Foreign Body
CPT code 70030 refers to x-ray eye for foreign body (billing description: "X-ray eye for foreign body"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $33 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $33 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.