Xray Cost in Colorado (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a xray cost in Colorado?
A typical xray in Colorado costs $69–$212 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 60 hospitals is $97. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
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Where xray costs vary in Colorado
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Cheapest Xray Providers in Colorado
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center | Estes Park, CO | $30 | -$67 |
| 2 | Saint Vincent Health | Leadville, CO | $30 | -$67 |
| 3 | Eating Recovery Center-Eating Disorder | CO | $30 | -$67 |
| 4 | San Luis Valley Health | CO | $30 | -$67 |
| 5 | AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $31 | -$66 |
| 6 | AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $31 | -$66 |
| 7 | AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $31 | -$66 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $30 - $67 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $97, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
How where you go changes what you pay for xray
The same xray bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $19–$524
- Professional fee $39–$244
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $30–$380
- Professional fee $39–$244
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $28–$83
- professional_interpretation $12–$40
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country. X-ray is the most commoditized of all imaging procedures, and price differences are almost entirely explained by facility type: a hospital outpatient chest X-ray can cost 5–10× more than the same study at an urgent care center or independent imaging clinic. For non-emergency X-rays, asking your physician for a referral to an outpatient imaging center rather than a hospital radiology department is the simplest and most reliable cost reduction available.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $436, including Sedgwick County Health Center at $524, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $88 versus $198 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$115 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$23 |
| Out-of-network provider | $253+ |
Frequently asked questions: X-ray costs in Colorado
How much does an X-ray cost in Colorado?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $31, with most facilities between $25 and $60 (based on 59 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $30 to $4,800 across all 60 Colorado hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an X-ray in Colorado?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Colorado data is RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL at about $19. By metro, Denver has the lowest median ($133). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is an X-ray so much cheaper at some Colorado hospitals?
Prices vary up to 160× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Colorado, the median cash (self-pay) price is $97 versus a median negotiated rate of $31 - about 3.1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an X-ray in Colorado?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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