Abdominal X-ray cost in Sheldon, IA — inpatient
In Sheldon, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view as an inpatient: from $313.60 to $313.60, with a median of $313.60. Across Iowa, the median is $109.60 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74018, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 4, 2026 and Mar 4, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon, IA · (712) 324-5041 RAD EXAM ABDOMEN 1 VW | $313.60 | $392.00 | $196.00–$352.80 | 20% | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $313.60, median $313.60, highest $313.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $313.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. 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 single-view abdominal X-ray is a quick picture of the belly. It is used for suspected bowel blockage, severe constipation, swallowed objects and to check tube placement.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the image. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.