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

What does a x-ray cost in Reno, NV?

Where you have an x-ray done in Reno, NV swings the bill from $68 to $136 for identical care. The median cash price across 6 reporting hospitals is $115. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

The same X-ray that costs $23 at Renown Health in Reno reaches $246 at Renown Health in Reno — a 10.7× gap across the 6 Reno, NV hospitals reporting prices. A typical Reno, NV facility lands around $115 — most sit in the $54–$136 band. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $115 versus a median negotiated rate of $14 — about 8.2× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across Reno, NV hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $54
  • Median hospital: $115
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $136+

That's a 3× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Reno:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$136
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$68
Same procedure. Same week. $68 difference.

Where x-ray costs vary in Reno, NV

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Cheapest X-Ray Providers in Reno, NV

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 INCLINE VILLAGE HOSPITAL NV $41 -$74
2 Saint Marys Regional Medical Center NV $94 -$21
3 Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center Reno, NV $136 +$21
4 Northern Nevada Medical Center Sparks, NV $136 +$21
5 PAM Specialty Hospital of Reno LLC NV $246 +$131

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: Declared gross charges vary significantly across Reno, NV hospitals — the same procedure can look very different on a hospital's price list versus what you actually owe. Cash and negotiated prices are a more practical guide.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $115. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$115
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$23
Out-of-network provider $253+

Based on the state median facility price of $115. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $92+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in Reno, NV start around $54 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $54 and $136. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Renown Health in Reno (cash price from $23); Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center in Reno (cash price from $136); Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks (cash price from $136). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Renown Health: $23; INCLINE VILLAGE HOSPITAL: $41; Saint Marys Regional Medical Center: $94
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center: ~$136; Northern Nevada Medical Center: ~$136

→ Choosing the right facility can save $92+ vs. the state median.

Reno, NV 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.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Renown Health Reno, NV $23 -$92 $34–$4,454
#2 INCLINE VILLAGE HOSPITAL NV $41 -$74 $41–$3,468
#3 Saint Marys Regional Medical Center NV $94 -$21 $342–$1,106
#4 Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center Reno, NV $136 +$21 $340–$3,240
#5 Northern Nevada Medical Center Sparks, NV $136 +$21 $340–$3,402
#6 PAM Specialty Hospital of Reno LLC NV $246 +$131 $246–$998

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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 Reno, NV

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.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Renown Health Reno, NV $23 -$92
INCLINE VILLAGE HOSPITAL NV $41 -$74
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center NV $94 -$21
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center Reno, NV $136 +$21
Northern Nevada Medical Center Sparks, NV $136 +$21

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive x-ray providers in Reno, NV

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.

Facility City Price vs Median
PAM Specialty Hospital of Reno LLC NV $246 +$131
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center Reno, NV $136 +$21
Northern Nevada Medical Center Sparks, NV $136 +$21
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center NV $94 -$21
INCLINE VILLAGE HOSPITAL NV $41 -$74

Why prices vary this much

Setting drives much of the gap in Reno, NV: the median outpatient price is $94 versus $136 inpatient — about 1.4× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Reno, NV facilities reporting prices, 2 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $54) while 3 sit in a high-cost tier ($136 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.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

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.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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Frequently asked questions: X-ray costs in Reno, NV

How much does an X-ray cost in Reno, NV?

Across 6 Reno, NV hospitals that publish prices, an X-ray ranges from $23 to $246, with a median of $115. Most facilities fall between $54 and $136. 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 Reno, NV?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Reno, NV data is Renown Health in Reno at about $23. By metro, Reno has the lowest median ($80). 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 Reno, NV hospitals?

Prices vary up to 10.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Reno, NV, the median cash (self-pay) price is $115 versus a median negotiated rate of $14 — about 8.2× 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 Reno, NV?

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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Published June 12, 2026

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