CPT 73080 Radiology
X-ray exam of elbow Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$33
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$33
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.17
Work RVU
0.80
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
0.99
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $38 | $49 — $75 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $30 | $38 — $59 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $32 | $42 — $65 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — CHICO | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — FRESNO | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $38 | $50 — $76 |
| CA — MADERA | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — MERCED | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — MODESTO | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — NAPA | $42 | $54 — $84 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $38 | $49 — $76 |
| CA — REDDING | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $36 | $47 — $72 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $38 | $49 — $75 |
| CA — SALINAS | $37 | $49 — $75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of elbow cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $33. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of elbow cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $33.