X-Ray Cost in Jackson, MS (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a x-ray cost in Jackson, MS?

Where you have an x-ray done in Jackson, MS swings the bill from $55 to $163 for identical care. The median cash price across 7 reporting hospitals is $86. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Insurers negotiate this down to a median of $38, while self-pay patients are quoted $86 — about 2.3× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. Across 7 Jackson, MS hospitals that publish prices, an X-ray runs from as little as $23 (St Dominic Hospital) to $259 (St Dominic Hospital) — a 11.3× spread for the same procedure. Half of Jackson, MS facilities price it at or below $86, with most clustered between $48 and $163.

Where x-ray costs vary in Jackson, MS

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Lower-cost options in Jackson, MS start around $48 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $48 and $184. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

Jackson, MS X-Ray prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on x-ray in Jackson, MS

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Most expensive x-ray providers in Jackson, MS

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Why prices vary this much

Setting drives much of the gap in Jackson, MS: the median outpatient price is $48 versus $184 inpatient — about 3.8× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Jackson, MS facilities reporting prices, 2 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $48) while 2 sit in a high-cost tier ($184 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

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How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

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Frequently asked questions: X-ray costs in Jackson, MS

How much does an X-ray cost in Jackson, MS?

Across 7 Jackson, MS hospitals that publish prices, an X-ray ranges from $23 to $259, with a median of $86. Most facilities fall between $48 and $163. 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 Jackson, MS?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Jackson, MS data is St Dominic Hospital at about $23. 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 Jackson, MS hospitals?

Prices vary up to 11.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Jackson, MS, the median cash (self-pay) price is $86 versus a median negotiated rate of $38 — about 2.3× 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 Jackson, MS?

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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