Price Checker / CPT 70140
How much does X-ray Exam Of Facial Bones cost?
CPT 70140 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$50–$95
What this should cost
With insurance
~$460
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$120
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $566 is $491 over the fair price (about 7.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Exam Of Facial Bones
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell Regional Hospital , OK | $1,200 | $1,200 | 3682% |
| North Country Hospital and Health Center NEWPORT, VT | $800 | $640 | 2421% |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE FORT WORTH, TX | $624 | — | 1867% |
| Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home Chatom, AL | $186 | — | 1662% |
| Bear Lake Memorial Hospital MONTPELIER, ID | $392 | $333 | 1134% |
| Medical Center Barbour EUFAULA, AL | $385 | $193 | 1113% |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center BERNICE, LA | $378 | $227 | 1091% |
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About X-ray Exam Of Facial Bones
CPT code 70140 refers to x-ray exam of facial bones (billing description: "X-ray exam of facial bones"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $32 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $32 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
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- 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.