X-Ray Cost in Asheville, NC (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a x-ray cost in Asheville, NC?
The same x-ray in Asheville, NC might cost you $78 at one facility and $99 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 4 reporting hospitals is $88. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Asheville, NC, from hospital price files
- Adventhealth Hendersonville · Hendersonville, NC $83
- MISSION HOSPITAL · Asheville, NC $93
- Henderson County Hospital Corporation · Hendersonville, NC $150
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Where x-ray costs vary in Asheville, NC
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Cheapest X-Ray Providers in Asheville, NC
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $83 | -$5 |
| 2 | MISSION HOSPITAL | Asheville, NC | $93 | +$5 |
| 3 | Henderson County Hospital Corporation | Hendersonville, NC | $150 | +$62 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- Adventhealth Hendersonville is the lowest-cost option at $83 - $5 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 $88, 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.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $89 to $107 | $89 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 4 | $97 to $188 | $132 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 4 | $51 to $133 | $88 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | 3 | $78 to $143 | $80 |
| Aetna | 3 | $136 to $288 | $216 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an X-ray cost with Medicare in Asheville, NC?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for X-ray is about $89 to $107 (typically near $89). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $18 on a $89 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an X-ray cost with insurance in Asheville, NC?
Across 4 Asheville, NC hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for X-ray average $97 to $188 per hospital, with a median near $132. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an X-ray cost without insurance in Asheville, NC?
Cash (self-pay) prices for X-ray at 4 Asheville, NC hospitals range from $51 to $133, with a median of $88. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an X-ray cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in Asheville, NC?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina negotiated rates for X-ray at 3 Asheville, NC hospitals range from $78 to $143, with a median near $80. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an X-ray cost with Aetna in Asheville, NC?
Aetna negotiated rates for X-ray at 3 Asheville, NC hospitals range from $136 to $288, with a median near $216. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare) and Wake Forest Baptist Health have merged into one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the Southeast. Duke Health and UNC Health anchor the Research Triangle academic tier, creating a market where major academic centers hold outsized pricing leverage. North Carolina has been an active target for FTC scrutiny of hospital consolidation. 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
Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. 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.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$88 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$18 |
| Out-of-network provider | $194+ |
Frequently asked questions: X-ray costs in Asheville, NC
How much does an X-ray cost in Asheville, NC?
The typical price is $88, with most facilities between $78 and $99. Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $37 to $150 across all 4 Asheville, NC 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 Asheville, NC?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Asheville, NC data is CAREPARTNERS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL in Asheville at about $37. By metro, Asheville has the lowest median ($65). 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 Asheville, NC hospitals?
Prices vary up to 4.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Asheville, NC, the median cash (self-pay) price is $88 versus a median negotiated rate of $132 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 Asheville, NC?
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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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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