X-ray of Ribs on Side of Body, 2 Views Cost in Maine
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 27 Maine hospitals. CPT 71100. 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 |
$9.66 | $12.80 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL PITTSFIELD |
$13.26 | $9.98 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| MID COAST HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK |
$25.00 | $10.48 | $10.27 | $11.81 | $12.50 | $11.81 | $19.46 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FARMINGTON |
$26.00 | $10.65 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $4.50 | — | $18.94 | — | — |
| REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL FAIRVIEW AVE SKOWHEGAN |
$26.25 | $35.00 | $35.00 | — | — | $35.00 | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER FORT KENT |
$30.00 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $16.49 | $9.35 | $16.15 | — | $17.00 |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL BAR HARBOR |
$38.70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL LINCOLN |
$58.96 | $34.64 | $11.26 | $9.89 | $69.28 | $11.37 | — | $11.26 | — |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MACHIAS |
$60.00 | $67.00 | $69.00 | $35.00 | $72.00 | $35.00 | — | — | — |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL HARTFORD STREET HOULTON |
$76.00 | $76.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER STATE ST BANGOR |
$81.27 | $12.80 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| 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 |
$91.25 | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL PORTLAND |
$101 | $12.80 | $10.48 | $10.48 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL DOVER FOXCROFT |
$134 | $9.98 | $9.98 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WATER ST. BLUE HILL |
$150 | $9.98 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| RUMFORD HOSPITAL RUMFORD |
$154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGTON HOSPITAL BRIDGTON |
$165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT CA DEAN HOSPITAL PRITHAM AVE GREENVILLE |
$203 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $10.18 | $23.80 | — | — | — | — |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL MILLINOCKET |
$365 | $361 | — | $175 | $376 | $177 | — | $175 | — |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAIS |
$386 | $443 | $107 | $227 | $433 | $227 | — | — | — |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$395 | $10.48 | $10.27 | $11.81 | $332 | $11.81 | $19.46 | — | — |
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORWAY |
$398 | $10.65 | $12.25 | $12.74 | $371 | $12.25 | $18.94 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD |
$402 | $10.48 | $10.27 | $11.81 | $338 | $11.81 | $19.46 | — | — |
| WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL BELFAST |
$443 | $10.65 | $12.25 | $12.74 | $417 | $12.25 | $18.94 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DAMARISCOTTA |
$474 | $10.65 | $11.48 | $11.94 | $430 | $12.25 | $18.94 | — | — |
| PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ROCKPORT |
$564 | $10.48 | $11.81 | $10.58 | $425 | $11.81 | $19.46 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 27 Maine hospitals above publish for X-ray of ribs on side of body, 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 71100 in Maine, Medicare reimburses about $34.56 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maine range from $9.66 to $564 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.9x 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 ribs on side of body, 2 views cost in Maine?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views (CPT 71100) in Maine range from $9.66 to $564, with a median of $101. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views in Maine?
- The cheapest Maine hospital published cash price for this procedure is $9.66. 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.