X-ray of Nose Bones, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in Maine
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 27 Maine hospitals. CPT 70160. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maine
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 27 of 27 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Centene | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN LIGHT A R GOULD HOSPITAL ACADEMY ST. PRESQUE ISLE |
$8.40 | $9.97 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL PITTSFIELD |
$11.56 | $7.78 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL FAIRVIEW AVE SKOWHEGAN |
$27.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | — | — | $36.00 | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER FORT KENT |
$30.00 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $12.61 | $7.15 | $12.35 | — | $13.00 |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL BAR HARBOR |
$43.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MACHIAS |
$46.00 | $51.00 | $52.00 | $27.00 | $55.00 | $27.00 | — | — | — |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL HARTFORD STREET HOULTON |
$63.00 | $63.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER STATE ST BANGOR |
$81.27 | $9.97 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER LEWISTON |
$85.00 | $85.87 | $85.87 | $85.87 | — | $85.87 | — | $85.87 | $85.87 |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL ELLSWORTH |
$96.75 | $7.78 | $7.78 | $7.78 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL PORTLAND |
$101 | $9.97 | $8.16 | $8.16 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL DOVER FOXCROFT |
$134 | $7.78 | $7.78 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| RUMFORD HOSPITAL RUMFORD |
$141 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WATER ST. BLUE HILL |
$150 | $7.78 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGTON HOSPITAL BRIDGTON |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT CA DEAN HOSPITAL PRITHAM AVE GREENVILLE |
$203 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $7.94 | $18.54 | — | — | — | — |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL MILLINOCKET |
$229 | $226 | — | $110 | $235 | $111 | — | $110 | — |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAIS |
$251 | $288 | $69.00 | $147 | $282 | $147 | — | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FARMINGTON |
$278 | $8.29 | $9.53 | $9.53 | $232 | — | $14.63 | — | — |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL LINCOLN |
$308 | $181 | $178 | $179 | $362 | $179 | — | $33.98 | — |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD |
$345 | $8.16 | $8.00 | $9.20 | $290 | $9.20 | $15.01 | — | — |
| WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL BELFAST |
$381 | $8.29 | $9.53 | $9.91 | $359 | $9.53 | $14.63 | — | — |
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORWAY |
$412 | $8.29 | $9.53 | $9.91 | $384 | $9.53 | $14.63 | — | — |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$465 | $8.16 | $8.00 | $9.20 | $391 | $9.20 | $15.01 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DAMARISCOTTA |
$474 | $8.29 | $8.95 | $9.30 | $430 | $9.53 | $14.63 | — | — |
| PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ROCKPORT |
$663 | $8.16 | $9.20 | $8.24 | $340 | $9.20 | $15.01 | — | — |
| MID COAST HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK |
$663 | $8.16 | $8.00 | $9.20 | $468 | $9.20 | $15.01 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 27 Maine hospitals above publish for X-ray of nose bones, minimum of 3 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 70160 in Maine, Medicare reimburses about $35.78 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maine range from $8.40 to $663 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.2x 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 nose bones, minimum of 3 views cost in Maine?
- Cash prices for x-ray of nose bones, minimum of 3 views (CPT 70160) in Maine range from $8.40 to $663, with a median of $151. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of nose bones, minimum of 3 views in Maine?
- The cheapest Maine hospital published cash price for this procedure is $8.40. 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.