CPT 73140 Radiology
X-ray exam of finger(s) Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$39
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$39
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.13
Work RVU
1.03
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
1.18
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $44 | $57 — $87 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $35 | $46 — $70 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $34 | $45 — $69 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $38 | $50 — $77 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — CHICO | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — FRESNO | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — MADERA | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — MERCED | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — MODESTO | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — NAPA | $51 | $66 — $101 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — REDDING | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $43 | $56 — $85 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $45 | $59 — $90 |
| CA — SALINAS | $45 | $58 — $90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of finger(s) cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $39. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of finger(s) 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 $39.