Rib and chest X-ray cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rib X-ray, one side, with a chest view, 3 or more views as an inpatient: from $606.59 to $606.59, with a median of $606.59. Across North Carolina, the median is $307.43 at 67 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 71101, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC X-RAY RIBS, CHEST 3+ VW File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $606.59 | $606.59 | — | — |
Inpatient: lowest $606.59, median $606.59, highest $606.59.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $606.59 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.