Price Checker / CPT 70130
How much does X-ray Exam Of Mastoids cost?
CPT 70130 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$90–$180
What this should cost
With insurance
~$137,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$230
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $772 is $632 over the fair price (about 5.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Exam Of Mastoids
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Memorial Hospital TELL CITY, IN | $1,713 | $1,199 | 2703% |
| UM Bowie Health Center Bowie, MD | $270 | — | 342% |
| Screven Hospital , GA | $333 | — | 313% |
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About X-ray Exam Of Mastoids
CPT code 70130 refers to x-ray exam of mastoids (billing description: "X-ray exam of mastoids"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $61 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $61 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.