X-ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views Cost in Delaware
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Delaware hospitals. CPT 72170. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Delaware
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | MultiPlan | BCBS | Centene | Cigna | First Health | Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE MIDDLEFORD RD. SEAFORD |
$262 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON |
$281 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER LEWES |
$295 | $53.18 | $88.60 | $95.00 | — | — | $95.00 | $36.00 | $29.29 |
| NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE WILMINGTON |
$295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SUSSEX CAMPUS MILFORD |
$344 | $113 | — | — | $470 | $169 | — | — | — |
| BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL KENT CAMPUS DOVER |
$344 | $117 | — | — | $485 | $175 | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF GEORGETOWN DUPONT BOULEVARD GEORGETOWN |
$501 | $27.15 | $246 | $401 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF DOVER DOVER |
$558 | $27.15 | $274 | $447 | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Delaware hospitals above publish for X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 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 72170 in Delaware, Medicare reimburses about $27.76 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Delaware range from $262 to $558 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 10.6x 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 pelvis, 1-2 views cost in Delaware?
- Cash prices for x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (CPT 72170) in Delaware range from $262 to $558, with a median of $295. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views in Delaware?
- The cheapest Delaware hospital published cash price for this procedure is $262. 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.