X-ray of Skull, 1-3 Views Cost in Maine
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 26 Maine hospitals. CPT 70250. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maine
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 26 of 26 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Centene | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN LIGHT A R GOULD HOSPITAL ACADEMY ST. PRESQUE ISLE |
$11.13 | $11.59 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL PITTSFIELD |
$14.96 | $8.10 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL FAIRVIEW AVE SKOWHEGAN |
$25.50 | $34.00 | $34.00 | — | — | $34.00 | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER FORT KENT |
$30.00 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $14.55 | $8.25 | $14.25 | — | $15.00 |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FARMINGTON |
$31.00 | $8.64 | $9.94 | $9.94 | $5.00 | — | $15.85 | — | — |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MACHIAS |
$65.00 | $73.00 | $75.00 | $38.00 | $78.00 | $38.00 | — | — | — |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL HARTFORD STREET HOULTON |
$81.00 | $81.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL PORTLAND |
$82.16 | $11.59 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER STATE ST BANGOR |
$85.68 | $11.59 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER LEWISTON |
$103 | $103 | $103 | $103 | — | $103 | — | $103 | $103 |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL DOVER FOXCROFT |
$104 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL ELLSWORTH |
$113 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WATER ST. BLUE HILL |
$117 | $8.10 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| RUMFORD HOSPITAL RUMFORD |
$142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGTON HOSPITAL BRIDGTON |
$152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT CA DEAN HOSPITAL PRITHAM AVE GREENVILLE |
$158 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $19.29 | — | — | — | — |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL MILLINOCKET |
$229 | $226 | — | $110 | $235 | $111 | — | $110 | — |
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORWAY |
$301 | $8.64 | $9.94 | $10.33 | $280 | $9.94 | $15.85 | — | — |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL LINCOLN |
$309 | $181 | $178 | $180 | $363 | $180 | — | $32.50 | — |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$366 | $8.50 | $8.33 | $9.58 | $307 | $9.58 | $16.28 | — | — |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAIS |
$386 | $443 | $107 | $227 | $433 | $227 | — | — | — |
| WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL BELFAST |
$430 | $8.64 | $9.94 | $10.33 | $406 | $9.94 | $15.85 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD |
$442 | $8.50 | $8.33 | $9.58 | $371 | $9.58 | $16.28 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DAMARISCOTTA |
$474 | $8.64 | $9.32 | $9.69 | $430 | $9.94 | $15.85 | — | — |
| MID COAST HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK |
$663 | $8.50 | $8.33 | $9.58 | $468 | $9.58 | $16.28 | — | — |
| PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ROCKPORT |
$663 | $8.50 | $9.58 | $8.58 | $340 | $9.58 | $16.28 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 26 Maine hospitals above publish for X-ray of skull, 1-3 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 70250 in Maine, Medicare reimburses about $34.20 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maine range from $11.13 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 skull, 1-3 views cost in Maine?
- Cash prices for x-ray of skull, 1-3 views (CPT 70250) in Maine range from $11.13 to $663, with a median of $142. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of skull, 1-3 views in Maine?
- The cheapest Maine hospital published cash price for this procedure is $11.13. 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.