Abdominal X-ray cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view: from $74.30 to $606.00, with a median of $258.45. The lowest price is at The Mercy Hospital (Springfield). The highest price is 8.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 74018. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$74.30The Mercy Hospital
Median$258.45half pay less
Highest$606.00in Massachusetts
Lowest saves$184.15vs the median
Hospitals in Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy Hospital lowest Springfield · Springfield, MA PR Xr Abdomen 1 View | $74.30 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Boston Medical Center South Brockton · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radiologic Exam Abdomen 1 View | $101.03 | $224.51 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Brighton Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radiologic Exam Abdomen 1 View | $112.64 | $250.32 | — source file |
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke · Springfield, MA X-ray abdomen 1 view | $167.00 | $167.00 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radiologic Exam Abdomen 1 View | $186.30 | $414.00 | — source file |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Xr Exam Abdomen 1 View | $198.10 | $283.00 | — source file |
| Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA XR Abdomen 1 Vw | $258.45 | $272.05 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Great Barrington · Pittsfield, MA XR Abdomen 1 Vw | $258.45 | $272.05 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| North Adams Regional Hospital North Adams · Pittsfield, MA XR Abdomen 1 Vw | $258.45 | $272.05 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital Southbridge · Worcester, MA HC X-Ray Exam Abdomen 1 View | $273.00 | $273.00 | Apr 3, 2026 source file |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Xr Exam Abdomen 1 View | $282.80 | $404.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Boston Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH RADEX ABDOMEN 1 VIEW | $306.80 | $306.80 | — source file |
| HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital Leominster · Worcester, MA HC X-Ray Exam Abdomen 1 View | $369.00 | $369.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Abdomen, Single View | $400.00 | $400.00 | — source file |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Xr Exam Abdomen 1 View | $422.10 | $603.00 | — source file |
| Milford Regional Medical Center Milford · Worcester, MA Port Abd Exam 1 view | $476.00 | $476.00 | — source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester · Worcester, MA HC X-Ray Exam Abdomen 1 View | $606.00 | $606.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8 | $101.03 | $240.45 |
| Worcester, MA | 4 | $273.00 | $422.50 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 3 | $258.45 | $258.45 |
| Springfield, MA | 2 | $74.30 | $120.65 |
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.
X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view in other states
- Alabama$505.61
- Alaska$395.46
- Arizona$134.84
- Arkansas$172.09
- California$301.60
- Colorado$284.27
- Connecticut$215.33
- Delaware$212.23
- Florida$460.66
- Georgia$285.09
- Hawaii$192.00
- Idaho$365.00
- Illinois$251.25
- Indiana$251.40
- Iowa$109.60
- Kansas$265.20
- Kentucky$460.83
- Louisiana$102.62
- Maine$199.65
- Maryland$131.01
- Michigan$133.34
- Minnesota$140.71
- Mississippi$109.83
- Missouri$218.40
- Montana$158.26
- Nebraska$205.38
- Nevada$99.16
- New Hampshire$197.31
- New Jersey$111.30
- New Mexico$246.28
- New York$168.00
- North Carolina$224.43
- North Dakota$144.80
- Ohio$253.40
- Oklahoma$174.85
- Oregon$214.50
- Pennsylvania$280.00
- Puerto Rico$47.50
- Rhode Island$191.30
- South Carolina$260.60
- South Dakota$305.20
- Tennessee$65.85
- Texas$339.15
- Utah$177.10
- Vermont$379.81
- Virginia$256.00
- Washington$225.99
- West Virginia$184.50
- Wisconsin$177.26
- Wyoming$160.80
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.