Scans and imaging CPT 73070 Outpatient

Elbow X-ray (2 views) cost in Chicago, IL

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 62 hospitals list a cash price for elbow X-ray, 2 views: from $71.28 to $1,070.51, with a median of $235.00. The lowest listed price is at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago — $163.72 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $286.25 at 107 hospitals.

Cash prices at 62 facilities across 45 cities for code 73070, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 17, 2025 and Sep 1, 2026.

Lowest$71.28Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Median$235.00half pay less
Highest$1,070.51in this market
Difference15.0×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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.

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Lowest $71.28Highest $1,070.51
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Hospitals, cheapest first

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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC X-RAY EXAM OF ELBOW $71.28 $216.00 $23.90–$199.13 67% —
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MacNeal Hospital one side Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Elbow 2 Vw Lt $78.28 $412.00 $78.28–$570.62 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital one side Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Elbow 2 Vw Lt $78.28 $412.00 $54.71–$115.23 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital one side Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Elbow 2 Vw Rt $78.28 $412.00 $54.71–$115.23 81% Mar 31, 2026
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MacNeal Hospital one side Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Elbow 2 Vw Rt $78.28 $412.00 $78.28–$570.62 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Rad Exam Elbow; 2 Vw $81.62 $228.00 $55.69–$390.96 64% —
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Mercy Medical Center one side Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 ELBOW RIGHT 2 VIEWS $92.00 $403.00 $22.20–$403.00 77% Sep 1, 2026
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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet one side Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 ELBOW LEFT 2 VIEWS $92.00 $707.00 $22.20–$707.00 87% Sep 1, 2026
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Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC X-RAY ELBOW 2 VW $92.00 $216.00 $21.91–$216.00 57% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center one side Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 ELBOW LEFT 2 VIEWS $92.00 $403.00 $22.20–$403.00 77% Sep 1, 2026
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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet one side Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 ELBOW RIGHT 2 VIEWS $92.00 $707.00 $22.20–$707.00 87% Sep 1, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center one side Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Elbow 2 Vw Rt $94.76 $412.00 $267.80–$434.25 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center one side Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Elbow 2 Vw Lt $94.76 $412.00 $267.80–$434.25 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Rad Exam Elbow; 2 Vw $97.13 $456.00 $55.69–$781.92 79% —
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center one side Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 XR Elbow 2 Views Left BCE $102.29 $300.85 $27.71–$195.55 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center one side Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 XR Elbow 2 Views Right BCE $102.29 $300.85 $27.71–$195.55 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center one side Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 XR Elbow 2 Views Right $102.29 $300.85 $27.71–$195.55 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center one side Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 XR Elbow 2 Views Left $102.29 $300.85 $27.71–$195.55 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Humboldt Park Health one side Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 X-ray of elbow, 2 views $108.65 $388.02 $388.02 72% Aug 24, 2026
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Humboldt Park Health one side Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 X-ray of elbow, 2 views $108.65 $388.02 $388.02 72% Aug 24, 2026
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Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Rad Exam Elbow; 2 Vw $111.78 $414.00 $55.69–$621.00 73% —
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Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Rad Exam Elbow; 2 Vw $117.65 $456.00 $456.00–$912.00 74% —
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC X-RAY ELBOW 2 VW $125.00 $500.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC X-RAY ELBOW 2 VW $125.00 $500.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC X-RAY ELBOW 2 VW $125.00 $500.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC X-RAY ELBOW 2 VW $125.00 $500.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $147.50 $295.00 $70.01–$265.50 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $147.50 $295.00 $70.01–$265.50 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $150.00 $300.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $150.00 $300.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $150.00 $300.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $150.00 $300.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Morris Hospital one side Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 X-ray of elbow, 2 views $155.19 $645.00 $93.26–$548.25 76% Jun 30, 2026
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Morris Hospital one side Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 X-ray of elbow, 2 views $155.19 $645.00 $93.26–$548.25 76% Jun 30, 2026
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John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 XR ELBOW 2V RT $156.10 $223.00 $16.16–$178.40 30% —
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John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 XR ELBOW 2V LT $156.10 $223.00 $16.16–$178.40 30% —
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Northwest Health - Porter one side Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 XR Elbow 2 V Right DR $164.70 $610.00 $27.34–$512.40 73% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwest Health - Porter one side Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 XR Elbow 2 V Left CR $164.70 $610.00 $27.34–$512.40 73% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwest Health - Porter one side Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 XR Elbow 2 V Right CR $164.70 $610.00 $27.34–$512.40 73% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwest Health - Porter one side Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 XR Elbow 2 V Left DR $164.70 $610.00 $27.34–$512.40 73% Apr 1, 2026
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Community First Medical Center one side Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 X-ray of elbow, 2 views $165.00 $330.00 $68.51–$330.00 50% Apr 1, 2026
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 XR Elbow 2 Views Right BCE $184.91 $543.85 $27.71–$353.50 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 XR Elbow 2 Views Left BCE $184.91 $543.85 $27.71–$353.50 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 XR Elbow 2 Views Right $184.91 $543.85 $27.71–$353.50 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 XR Elbow 2 Views Left $184.91 $543.85 $27.71–$353.50 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 XR ELBOW BIL 1V $185.00 $370.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $185.00 $370.00 $70.01–$333.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL XR ELBOW BIL 2V $185.00 $370.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL XR ELBOW BIL 1V $185.00 $370.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $185.00 $370.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $192.50 $385.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $192.50 $385.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $197.50 $395.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $197.50 $395.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Elbow 2 Views $222.95 $343.00 $46.31–$187.28 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Elbow 2 Views $222.95 $343.00 $46.31–$187.28 35% —
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $230.00 $460.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $230.00 $460.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $235.00 $470.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $235.00 $470.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $235.00 $470.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $235.00 $470.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $240.00 $480.00 $91.65–$384.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $240.00 $480.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $240.00 $480.00 $91.65–$384.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $250.00 $500.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $275.00 $550.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $275.00 $550.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $275.00 $550.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 XR ELBOW 1 VIEW $275.00 $550.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $285.00 $570.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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La Rabida Children's Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 ELBOW RIGHT AP/LAT $286.25 $286.25 — — Apr 1, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital one side Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 ELBOW LEFT AP/LAT $286.25 $286.25 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $290.00 $580.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL XR ELBOW BIL 2V $290.00 $580.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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The Methodist Hospitals one side Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Right Ap and Lateral $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals one side Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Left Ap and Lateral $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake one side Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Right Ap and Lateral $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake one side Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Left Ap and Lateral Post Reduction $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake one side Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Right Ap and Lateral Post Reduction $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals one side Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Left Ap and Lateral Post Reduction $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals one side Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Right Ap and Lateral Post Reduction $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake one side Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Dr Elbow Left Ap and Lateral $295.40 $422.00 $55.69–$435.38 30% —
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Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $300.00 $600.00 $91.65–$480.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Radiologic Examination, Elbow 2 Views $303.00 $303.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 XR ELBOW 2 VIEWS $307.50 $384.37 — 20% —
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Shriners Childrens - Chicago one side Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 X-RAY OF ELBOW; 2 VIEWS $339.40 $339.40 $93.26–$130.56 — —
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Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 X-RAY EXAM OF ELBOW $339.40 $339.40 $24.23–$130.56 — —
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Shriners Childrens - Chicago one side Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 X-RAY OF ELBOW; 2 VIEWS $339.40 $339.40 $93.26–$130.56 — —
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL XR ELBOW BIL 2V $345.00 $690.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 XR ELBOW BIL 2V $345.00 $690.00 $94.95–$634.00 50% Nov 4, 2025
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Dr Elbow 2 Vw $347.20 $496.00 $55.69–$441.44 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Dr Elbow 2 Vw $347.20 $496.00 $55.69–$441.44 30% —
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Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $360.96 $481.28 — 25% Mar 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $96.08–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $36.23–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $101.33–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $78.23–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $87.15–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton, IL HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $220.50–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $84.00–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $101.85–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB X-Ray Exam of Elbow 2 Views $367.50 $525.00 $99.75–$525.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Mercyhealth Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center Crystal Lake, IL · (792) 220-5500 HC XR ELBOW 2 VIEW $369.15 $492.20 — 25% Mar 1, 2026
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H XR ELBOW 2 VIEWS $384.30 $549.00 $93.33–$8,500.00 30% —
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Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB ELBOW 2 VIEWS $385.00 $385.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB ELBOW 2 VIEWS $385.00 $385.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB ELBOW 2 VIEWS $385.00 $385.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Radiologic Examination, Elbow; 2 Views $398.00 $398.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATION, ELBOW; 2 VIEWS $457.00 $457.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Radiologic Examination, Elbow; 2 Views $457.00 $457.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC RAD EXAM ELBOW ONE VIEW $665.00 $665.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC RAD EXAM ELBOW ONE VIEW $665.00 $665.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Both Elbows Post Reduction $725.20 $1,036.00 $55.69–$922.04 30% —
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Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Both Elbows Post Reduction $725.20 $1,036.00 $55.69–$922.04 30% —
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC RAD ELBOW TWO VIEWS $731.00 $731.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC RAD ELBOW TWO VIEWS $731.00 $731.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 UE-ELBOW 2V DR $1,070.51 $1,070.51 $29.39–$245.00 — —
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital both sides Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Elbow 2 Vw Bilat $117.42 $618.00 $54.71–$115.23 81% Mar 31, 2026
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MacNeal Hospital both sides Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Elbow 2 Vw Bilat $117.42 $618.00 $117.42–$855.93 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center both sides Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Elbow 2 Vw Bilat $142.14 $618.00 $79.22–$134.92 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard both sides Harvard, IL · (815) 943-5431 HC XR ELBOW 2 VIEW BILATERAL $313.75 $418.33 — 25% Mar 1, 2026
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Northwest Community Hospital both sides Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Radiologic Examination, Elbow 2 Views, Bilateral $527.00 $527.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Outpatient: lowest $71.28, median $235.00, highest $1,070.51 — a 15.0× difference within the same market.

Both sides : lowest $117.42, median $142.14, highest $527.00 — a 4.5× difference within the same market.

The two groups are not comparable and are not averaged together: a price for both sides of the body covers twice the work. Merging them is how a single published "median" ends up far above what one side actually costs.

As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 39 facilities here, median $230.00. 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 41 of 45 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 3 it is 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

A two-view elbow X-ray takes a front and a side picture of the elbow joint. It is used after a fall or blow to the elbow to look for a fracture or dislocation.

What the price covers

The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.

2 rows held back from this comparison

They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 73070 ($214.14). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.

Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, ILEwc - Xray Elbow 2 Vw $0.01 file
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, ILEwc - Xray Elbow 2 Vw $0.01 file