X-ray of Pelvis, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in Washington D.C.
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 6 Washington D.C. hospitals. CPT 72190. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Washington D.C.
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 6 of 6 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | UHC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$30.50 | — | — | — | — |
| HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$268 | $105 | $124 | $268 | $104 |
| CEDAR HILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GW HEALTH WASHINGTON |
$449 | — | — | — | — |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$449 | $225 | $149 | $842 | — |
| BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON |
$489 | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPOINT CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL NATIONAL HARBORSIDE WASHINGTON |
$489 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 6 Washington D.C. hospitals above publish for X-ray of pelvis, 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 72190 in Washington D.C., Medicare reimburses about $50.09 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Washington D.C. range from $30.50 to $489 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.0x 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 pelvis, minimum of 3 views cost in Washington D.C.?
- Cash prices for x-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views (CPT 72190) in Washington D.C. range from $30.50 to $489, with a median of $449. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views in Washington D.C.?
- The cheapest Washington D.C. hospital published cash price for this procedure is $30.50. 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.