X-ray of Elbow, 2 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 30 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 73070. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Dakota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 30 of 30 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Aetna | MultiPlan | Humana | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$20.88 | $16.16 | $26.28 | — | $33.84 | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$22.00 | $90.95 | $112 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$26.00 | $4.72 | $8.09 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$83.64 | $62.73 | $61.50 | — | $111 | $61.50 | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$85.50 | $114 | — | — | — | $114 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE TURTLE LAKE |
$95.85 | $97.77 | $95.85 | — | $122 | $95.85 | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$111 | $98.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$118 | $85.00 | $114 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$122 | $91.56 | $178 | — | — | $89.76 | — | — | — |
| LINTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LINTON |
$122 | $122 | $37.00 | $92.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$145 | $89.81 | $88.05 | — | $256 | $88.05 | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$161 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $181 | — | $90.69 | $181 | $181 |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$168 | $97.00 | $101 | $101 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$178 | $53.75 | $119 | $119 | $200 | — | $119 | $200 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$178 | $53.75 | $110 | $110 | $200 | — | $110 | $200 | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$182 | $228 | — | $160 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$186 | — | $7.55 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$196 | $218 | $96.00 | $164 | — | $207 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$204 | $142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$230 | $88.05 | $88.05 | — | — | — | $88.05 | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$234 | $234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$304 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$331 | $66.21 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $373 | — | $90.69 | $373 | $373 |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$451 | $21.81 | — | $82.11 | $361 | — | — | — | $316 |
That is the median of what the 30 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray of elbow, 2 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 73070 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $29.00 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $20.88 to $451 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of elbow, 2 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of elbow, 2 views (CPT 73070) in North Dakota range from $20.88 to $451, with a median of $145. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of elbow, 2 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $20.88. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.