Price Checker / CPT 70100
How much does X-ray Exam Of Jaw <4views cost?
CPT 70100 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$60–$120
What this should cost
With insurance
~$480
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $528 is $438 over the fair price (about 5.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Exam Of Jaw <4views
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health System , AR | $1,146 | $688 | 2735% |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE FORT WORTH, TX | $387 | — | 857% |
| Western Peaks Specialty Hospital Bountiful, UT | $51 | — | 27% |
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About X-ray Exam Of Jaw <4views
CPT code 70100 refers to x-ray exam of jaw <4views (billing description: "X-ray exam of jaw <4views"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $40 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $40 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.