Scans and imaging CPT 74019 Outpatient

Abdominal X-ray (2 views) cost in Dallas, TX

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, 83 hospitals list a cash price for abdominal X-ray, 2 views: from $104.00 to $1,890.70, with a median of $404.40. The lowest listed price is at Dallas Regional Medical Center and 1 other hospital — $300.40 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $397.70 at 290 hospitals.

Cash prices at 83 facilities across 40 cities for code 74019, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Oct 1, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 31, 2025 and Sep 1, 2026.

Lowest$104.00Dallas Regional Medical Center + 1 more
Median$404.40half pay less
Highest$1,890.70in this market
Difference18.2×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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.

median
Lowest $104.00Highest $1,890.70

Hospitals, cheapest first

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Dallas Regional Medical Center lowest Mesquite, TX · (214) 320-7000 Hc X-Ray Abdomen 2 Vw $104.00 $1,335.04 $33.70–$1,308.34 92% Sep 1, 2026
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Dallas Medical Center lowest Dallas, TX · (972) 247-1000 Hc X-Ray Abdomen 2 Vw $104.00 $1,335.04 $33.70–$1,335.04 92% Sep 1, 2026
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Jps Health Network Fort Worth, TX · (817) 921-3431 HC ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $124.20 $207.00 — 40% Apr 1, 2026
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Jps Health Network Fort Worth, TX · (817) 921-3431 HC ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $124.20 $207.00 — 40% Apr 1, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX · (214) 443-3000 XR abdomen 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, TX · (972) 892-3000 XR Abdomen 2 Views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $100.16–$332.84 40% Apr 1, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, TX · (972) 892-3000 XR abdomen 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $100.16–$332.84 40% Apr 1, 2026
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Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club Trophy Club, TX · (817) 837-4600 XR Abdomen 2 Views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club Trophy Club, TX · (817) 837-4600 BCE Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX XR abdomen 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX XR Abdomen 2 Views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX BCE Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club Trophy Club, TX · (817) 837-4600 XR abdomen 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX · (214) 443-3000 BCE Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX · (214) 443-3000 XR Abdomen 2 Views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $164.03–$8,427.00 40% Apr 14, 2026
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Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, TX · (972) 892-3000 BCE Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views 74019 $209.40 $349.00 $100.16–$332.84 40% Apr 1, 2026
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Methodist Celina Medical Center Celina, TX · (214) 947-6452 HC Abdomen 2 Views $234.60 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 70% Mar 23, 2026
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Frisco Medical Center Frisco, TX · (214) 407-5000 ABDOMEN FLAT & UPRIGHT $305.65 $509.41 — 40% Jan 31, 2025
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Waxahachie Waxahachie, TX · (972) 923-7000 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano Plano, TX · (469) 814-2000 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano Plano, TX · (469) 814-3278 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney McKinney, TX · (469) 814-3278 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $39.32–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX · (214) 820-8082 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine Grapevine, TX · (817) 481-1588 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney McKinney, TX · (469) 742-2200 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe Rowlett, TX · (972) 412-2273 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$542.47 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway Frisco, TX · (945) 339-0500 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton Denton, TX · (940) 220-0600 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX · (817) 926-2544 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving Irving, TX · (972) 579-8100 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial Frisco, TX · (972) 963-3333 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$542.47 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX · (214) 820-0600 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $36.75–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Waxahachie Waxahachie, TX · (214) 820-0600 HC X-RAY EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $316.30 $527.16 $99.77–$472.98 40% Jun 29, 2026
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas, TX · (214) 633-5555 HCHG XR ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $342.00 $684.00 $37.09–$684.14 50% Mar 10, 2026
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Cook Childrens Medical Center - Prosper Prosper, TX · (945) 204-4100 HC ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $366.52 $488.69 $34.55–$148.14 25% Jan 1, 2026
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Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX · (214) 947-7777 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 21, 2026
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Methodist Hospitals of Dallas – Coppell Coppell, TX · (878) 654-4400 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 23, 2026
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Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Midlothian, TX · (469) 846-2000 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 21, 2026
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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Mansfield, TX · (682) 622-2059 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 21, 2026
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Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX · (469) 204-1000 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 21, 2026
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Methodist Richardson Campus for Continuing Care Richardson, TX · (469) 204-1000 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 21, 2026
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Methodist Southlake Medical Center Souhtlake, TX · (878) 654-4400 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 23, 2026
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX · (214) 947-8181 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% Mar 20, 2026
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Methodist McKinney Hospital McKinney, TX · (214) 491-5710 HC Abdomen 2 Views $391.00 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 50% —
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman Kaufman, TX · (972) 932-7200 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Plano, TX · (972) 981-8000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Fort Worth, TX · (682) 212-2004 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound Flower Mound, TX · (972) 419-1530 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Allen, TX · (972) 747-1000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle Azle, TX · (817) 444-8700 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Hospital Frisco Frisco, TX · (469) 495-2000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford Bedford, TX · (817) 848-4000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX · (214) 345-6789 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Rockwall, TX · (469) 698-1000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton, TX · (940) 898-7000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plano Plano, TX ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne Cleburne, TX · (817) 641-2251 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX · (817) 433-5000 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Specialty Hospital Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 — 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Southlake, TX ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Arlington, TX · (817) 548-6200 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX · (817) 250-2100 ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington Arlington, TX ABD 2 VIEWS $404.40 $674.00 $36.75–$884.54 40% Apr 21, 2026
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Methodist Hospital For Surgery Addison, TX · (469) 248-3900 HC Abdomen 2 Views $469.20 $782.00 $391.00–$782.00 40% —
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Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Allen Allen, TX RAD Abdomen 2 Vws $537.98 $537.98 $35.24–$484.18 — Aug 11, 2026
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White Rock Medical Center Dallas, TX · (214) 324-6100 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $549.44 $808.00 $36.75–$581.76 32% May 22, 2026
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Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Plano Plano, TX XR Abdomen 2 views $552.47 $552.47 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Arlington Arlington, TX XR Abdomen 2 views $552.47 $552.47 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Medical City Green Oaks Hospital Dallas, TX · (972) 991-9504 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $569.20 $569.20 $36.75 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center Alliance Fort Worth, TX · (409) 938-5166 ABD XR 2V $569.20 $569.20 $287.45–$341.52 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Green Oaks Hospital Dallas, TX · (972) 991-9504 ABD XR 2V $569.20 $569.20 $39.84–$569.20 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Mh Frisco Frisco, TX ABD XR 2V $569.20 $569.20 $227.68–$341.52 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City North Hills North Richland Hills, TX · (817) 255-1000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $684.52 $684.52 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City North Hills North Richland Hills, TX · (817) 255-1000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $684.52 $684.52 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City North Hills North Richland Hills, TX · (817) 255-1000 ABD XR 2V $684.52 $684.52 $47.92–$684.52 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City North Hills North Richland Hills, TX · (817) 255-1000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $684.52 $684.52 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South Burleson, TX · (817) 293-9110 HC RADIOLOGIC EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $725.84 $725.84 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Mansfield, TX · (682) 341-5000 HC RADIOLOGIC EXAM ABDOMEN 2 VIEWS $725.84 $725.84 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Medical City Weatherford Weatherford, TX · (682) 582-1000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $976.92 $976.92 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Weatherford Weatherford, TX · (682) 582-1000 ABD XR 2V $976.92 $976.92 $68.38–$976.92 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Behavioral Health Decatur, TX ABD XR 2V $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $78.74–$956.17 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Decatur, TX · (940) 384-3535 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Decatur, TX · (940) 384-3535 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Decatur, TX · (940) 384-3535 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Decatur, TX · (940) 384-3535 ABD XR 2V $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $78.74–$956.17 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical Ctiy Argyle Argyle, TX · (940) 384-3535 ABD XR 2V $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $78.74–$1,124.91 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Denton Argyle, TX · (940) 384-3535 ABD XR 2V $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $78.74–$1,124.91 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Behavioral Health Decatur, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $36.75–$502.12 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Behavioral Health Decatur, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Decatur Behavioral Health Decatur, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,124.91 $1,124.91 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Sachse Sachse, TX · (972) 596-6800 ABD XR 2V $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $80.33–$975.40 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Sachse Sachse, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Sachse Sachse, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Frisco Frisco, TX · (972) 596-6800 ABD XR 2V $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $154.92–$1,147.53 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Frisco Frisco, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Frisco Frisco, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Plano Plano, TX · (972) 596-6800 ABD XR 2V $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $80.33–$1,147.53 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Frisco Frisco, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Sachse Sachse, TX · (972) 596-6800 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,147.53 $1,147.53 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX · (817) 336-2100 ABD XR 2V $1,186.74 $1,186.74 $628.97 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Arlington Red Oak, TX · (817) 465-3241 ABD XR 2V $1,241.13 $1,241.13 $86.88–$1,241.13 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Spine Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Dallas Dallas, TX · (972) 566-6222 ABD XR 2V $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $854.50 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Spine Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Spine Hospital Dallas, TX ABD XR 2V $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $89.28–$1,275.38 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Spine Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Heart Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Heart Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Heart Hospital Dallas, TX Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Med City Heart Hospital Dallas, TX ABD XR 2V $1,275.38 $1,275.38 $89.28–$1,275.38 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Alliance Haslet, TX · (817) 639-1100 ABD XR 2V $1,283.30 $1,283.30 $89.83–$1,283.30 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Surgery City Alliance Ft Worth, TX ABD XR 2V $1,283.30 $1,283.30 $89.83–$1,283.30 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Lewisville Lewisville, TX · (972) 420-1000 ABD XR 2V $1,418.30 $1,418.30 $99.28–$1,418.30 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City McKinney McKinney, TX · (972) 547-8000 ABD XR 2V $1,444.83 $1,444.83 $101.14–$1,444.83 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Las Colinas Irving, TX · (972) 969-2000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age 21+ $1,890.70 $1,890.70 $40.43 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Las Colinas Irving, TX · (972) 969-2000 ABD XR 2V $1,890.70 $1,890.70 $132.35–$1,890.70 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Las Colinas Irving, TX · (972) 969-2000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views Age Under 21 $1,890.70 $1,890.70 $41.16 — Sep 1, 2026
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Medical City Las Colinas Irving, TX · (972) 969-2000 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 2 views $1,890.70 $1,890.70 $154.52–$245.18 — Sep 1, 2026
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Outpatient: lowest $104.00, median $404.40, highest $1,890.70 — a 18.2× difference within the same market.

As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 59 facilities here, median $391.00. 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 52 of 76 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 1 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 abdominal X-ray takes pictures of the belly lying down and standing or on the side. It is used to look for a bowel blockage, trapped air, constipation or a swallowed object.

What the price covers

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