Price Checker / CPT 71048
How much does X-ray Exam Chest 4+ Views cost?
CPT 71048 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$70–$140
What this should cost
With insurance
~$610
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$180
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $575 is $465 over the fair price (about 5.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Exam Chest 4+ Views
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hospital District BENTON, IL | $1,170 | $877 | 2494% |
| Buchanan General Hospital GRUNDY, VA | $854 | $299 | 1794% |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Continuing Medical Care Cambridge , MA | $615 | $461 | 1264% |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA | $673 | — | 1094% |
| Screven Hospital , GA | $274 | — | 459% |
| Allendale County Hospital FAIRFAX, SC | $225 | $191 | 399% |
| "Doctors' Center Hospital - San Fernando de la Carolina" , DE | $213 | $213 | 372% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About X-ray Exam Chest 4+ Views
CPT code 71048 refers to x-ray exam chest 4+ views (billing description: "X-ray exam chest 4+ views"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $45 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $45 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.