Rib and chest X-ray cost in Houston, TX
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, 61 hospitals list a cash price for rib X-ray, one side, with a chest view, 3 or more views: from $102.04 to $4,995.15, with a median of $452.55. The lowest listed price is at Harris Health and 1 other hospital — $350.51 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $394.69 at 279 hospitals.
Cash prices at 61 facilities across 24 cities for code 71101, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Sep 8, 2026.
Lowest$102.04Harris Health + 1 more
Median$452.55half pay less
Highest$4,995.15in this market
Difference49.0×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
median
Lowest $102.04Highest $4,995.15
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Health one side lowest Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 RIBS W/CHEST UNILATERAL 3VW MIN | $102.04 | $479.00 | $31.17–$311.35 | 79% | — source file |
| Harris Health one side lowest Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 RIBS W/CHEST UNILATERAL 3VW MIN - MOD FY | $102.04 | $479.00 | $31.17–$311.35 | 79% | — source file |
| Harris Health one side lowest Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 RIBS W/CHEST UNILATERAL 3VW MIN - MOD FY | $102.04 | $479.00 | $31.17–$311.35 | 79% | — source file |
| Harris Health one side lowest Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 RIBS W/CHEST UNILATERAL 3VW MIN | $102.04 | $479.00 | $31.17–$311.35 | 79% | — source file |
| Hsa St. Joseph one side Houston, TX · (713) 757-1000 X-RAY RIBS/CHEST 3+ VWS UNILAT | $103.34 | $870.03 | $99.72–$147.03 | 88% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Sweeny Community Hospital Sweeny, TX · (979) 548-3311 X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | $244.08 | $406.80 | $122.04–$406.80 | 40% | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital one side Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC RIBS, UNILAT, INCL PA CHEST, MIN 3 VWS | $312.22 | $466.00 | $42.44–$442.70 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital one side Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC RIBS, UNILAT, INCL PA CHEST, MIN 3 VWS | $312.22 | $466.00 | $42.44–$442.70 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital one side Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC RIBS, UNILAT, INCL PA CHEST, MIN 3 VWS | $312.22 | $466.00 | $42.44–$442.70 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake one side Webster, TX RIB LT WITH AP CHEST 3 VIEWS | $363.00 | $363.00 | $24.72–$326.70 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake one side Webster, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Rt | $363.00 | $363.00 | $24.72–$326.70 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake one side Webster, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Lt | $363.00 | $363.00 | $24.72–$326.70 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake one side Webster, TX RIB RT WITH AP CHEST 3 VIEWS | $363.00 | $363.00 | $24.72–$326.70 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $368.00 | $736.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens Texas one side Galveston, TX · (409) 770-6600 X-RAY EXAM UNILAT RIBS/CHEST | $370.40 | $370.40 | $17.00–$215.19 | — | — source file |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center one side Houston, TX · (713) 242-3000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center one side The Woodlands, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tirr Memorial Hermann one side Houston, TX HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital one side Katy, TX · (281) 392-1111 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital one side Humble, TX · (281) 540-7700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital one side Sugar Land, TX · (281) 725-5000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital Katy one side Katy, TX HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital one side Pearland, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $434.80 | $1,358.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital one side Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Texas Medical Center) one side Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital one side Bellaire, TX HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital one side Houston, TX HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Bellaire) one side Bellaire, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Cypress) one side Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Upper Kirby) one side Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center one side Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RIBS UNILATERAL 3+V & PA CHEST | $440.32 | $1,376.00 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 637-7000 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Springwood Village Spring, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX · (832) 534-5000 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center Houston, TX · (832) 355-1000 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Lakeside Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4055 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR RIBS+CHEST UNIL 3 VWS | $452.55 | $1,293.00 | $42.44–$1,293.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe one side West Conroe, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Rt | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Voyages of Sugar Land one side South Sugar Land, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Lt | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Voyages of Sugar Land one side South Sugar Land, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Rt | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe one side West Conroe, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Lt | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 RIBS UNIL W/CXR | $542.50 | $1,550.00 | $37.89–$1,246.20 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Elite Hospital Kingwood one side Kingwood, TX · (832) 777-6165 Radiologic examination ribs unilateral; including posteroanterior chest minimum of 3 views | $550.01 | $1,100.02 | $87.73–$116.97 | 50% | — source file |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center one side Pasadena, TX · (281) 487-0700 RIBS RIGHT W/CXR | $566.30 | $1,618.00 | $40.32–$1,213.50 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights one side Houston, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Rt | $613.73 | $613.73 | — | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights one side Houston, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Lt | $613.73 | $613.73 | — | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land one side Sugar Land, TX RAD Ribs Uni W/Pa Cht Lt | $768.00 | $768.00 | $24.72–$652.80 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital one side The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital one side Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital one side Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital one side Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital one side Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital one side Katy, TX HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital one side Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital one side Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC RIBS UNILATERAL & CHEST | $770.50 | $1,541.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 799-8600 Radiologic examination, ribs, unilateral; including posteroanterior chest, minimum of 3 views | $1,100.81 | $1,100.81 | $43.29–$245.18 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital one side Houston, TX · (713) 799-8600 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $1,100.81 | $1,100.81 | $66.05–$990.73 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball one side Houston, TX · (281) 351-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $1,860.94 | $1,860.94 | $111.66–$1,581.80 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball one side Houston, TX · (281) 351-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $1,860.94 | $1,860.94 | $111.66–$1,581.80 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood one side Cleveland, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $2,056.02 | $2,056.02 | $719.61 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Rehabilitation Hospital Southeast one side Pasadena, TX XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $2,211.41 | $2,211.41 | $132.68–$1,990.27 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast one side Pasadena, TX · (713) 359-1000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $2,211.41 | $2,211.41 | $132.68–$1,990.27 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast one side Pasadena, TX · (713) 359-1000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $2,211.41 | $2,211.41 | $132.68–$1,990.27 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Rehabilitation Hospital Southeast one side Pasadena, TX XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $2,211.41 | $2,211.41 | $132.68–$1,990.27 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland one side Houston, TX · (713) 770-7000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $2,562.34 | $2,562.34 | $153.74–$2,177.99 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland one side Houston, TX · (713) 770-7000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $2,562.34 | $2,562.34 | $153.74–$2,177.99 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Mainland one side Texas City, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $3,041.95 | $3,041.95 | $182.52–$2,737.76 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Mainland one side Texas City, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $3,041.95 | $3,041.95 | $182.52–$2,737.76 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake one side Friendswood, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $3,041.95 | $3,041.95 | $182.52–$2,737.76 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake one side Friendswood, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $3,041.95 | $3,041.95 | $1,064.68 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe one side Conroe, TX · (936) 539-1111 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $3,611.00 | $3,611.00 | $216.66–$3,249.90 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe one side Conroe, TX · (936) 539-1111 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $3,611.00 | $3,611.00 | $216.66–$3,249.90 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress one side Houston, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $3,865.00 | $3,865.00 | $231.90–$3,285.25 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood one side Cleveland, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $3,865.00 | $3,865.00 | $1,352.75 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress one side Houston, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $3,865.00 | $3,865.00 | $231.90–$3,285.25 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center one side Houston, TX · (713) 527-5019 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $4,878.21 | $4,878.21 | $292.69–$4,146.48 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center one side Houston, TX · (713) 527-5019 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $4,878.21 | $4,878.21 | $292.69–$4,146.48 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West one side Houston, TX · (281) 588-8080 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $4,909.00 | $4,909.00 | $294.54–$4,418.10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West one side Houston, TX · (281) 588-8080 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $4,909.00 | $4,909.00 | $294.54–$4,418.10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest one side Spring, TX · (281) 440-1000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V LT | $4,995.15 | $4,995.15 | $299.71–$4,245.88 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest one side Spring, TX · (281) 440-1000 XR RIBS UNI W/CXR 3+V RT | $4,995.15 | $4,995.15 | $299.71–$4,245.88 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $102.04, median $452.55, highest $4,995.15 — a 49.0× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 45 facilities here, median $440.32. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 13 of 32 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This study takes pictures of the ribs on one side plus a front view of the chest. The chest view checks the lungs for a collapsed lung or bleeding after a rib injury.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.