An X-Ray Procedure is used to study and diagnose disease of the skeletal system as well as for detecting some disease processes in soft tissue. X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs on film. X-rays are made by using external radiation to produce images of the body, its organs and other internal structures for diagnostic purposes. X-rays pass through body tissues onto specially treated plates (similar to camera film) and a “negative” type picture is made (the more solid a structure is, the whiter it appears on the film).
| Price Range | |
|---|---|
| New York, NY X-Ray Cost Average | $100 - $260 |
| Los Angeles, CA X-Ray Cost Average | $230 - $600 |
| Chicago, IL X-Ray Cost Average | $130 - $330 |
| Miami, FL X-Ray Cost Average | $100 - $250 |
| Dallas, TX X-Ray Cost Average | $120 - $300 |
| Houston, TX X-Ray Cost Average | $130 - $320 |
| Philadelphia, PA X-Ray Cost Average | $130 - $340 |
| Phoenix, AZ X-Ray Cost Average | $170 - $420 |
| Atlanta, GA X-Ray Cost Average | $160 - $400 |
| Washington, DC X-Ray Cost Average | $170 - $420 |
| Name | Location | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | Storm Lake , IA | $240 - $31,100 |
| Sikeston Imaging Center | Sikeston , MO | $30 - $1,300 |
| Center for Diagnostic Imaging | Saint Cloud , MN | $30 - $1,500 |
| J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital | Huntingdon , PA | $110 - $2,175 |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | Huron , SD | $240 - $31,100 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Lawrence , KS | $100 - $11,300 |
| Starr County Memorial Hospital | Rio Grande City , TX | $60 - $2,475 |
| Open MRI of Jackson | Flowood , MS | $30 - $1,350 |
| Carteret General Hospital | Morehead City , NC | $100 - $4,400 |
| Carmichael Imaging | Montgomery , AL | $30 - $1,350 |
| North Oaks Medical Center | Hammond , LA | $140 - $15,000 |
| Western Missouri Medical Center | Warrensburg , MO | $140 - $1,250 |
| Mercy Imaging Centers | Carmichael , CA | $30 - $1,600 |
| Penobscot Bay Medical Center | Rockport , ME | $80 - $875 |
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston , ME | $110 - $8,500 |
| District One Hospital | Faribault , MN | $110 - $1,650 |
| Kneibert Clinic Radiology | Poplar Bluff , MO | $30 - $1,300 |
| New Hampshire Open MRI | West Lebanon , NH | $30 - $1,550 |
| Saint Vincent Memorial Hospital | Taylorville , IL | $290 - $38,800 |
| Maria Parham Medical Center | Henderson , NC | $60 - $2,100 |
| Chester Regional Medical Center | Chester , SC | $80 - $1,250 |
| Open MRI and Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore , OK | $30 - $1,300 |
| Morristown-hamblen Hospital | Morristown , TN | $70 - $16,200 |
| Omni Medical Services | Beverly Hills , CA | $30 - $1,800 |
| Baptist Regional Medical Center | Corbin , KY | $130 - $1,250 |
| Florence MRI and Imaging | Florence , SC | $30 - $1,350 |
| Wyoming Surgical Center MRI | Casper , WY | $30 - $1,350 |
| Tri-county Hospital | Lexington , NE | $250 - $32,100 |
| Corning Hospital | Corning , NY | $60 - $5,000 |
| Saint Francis Hospital and Health Services | Maryville , MO | $90 - $1,800 |
Patient Preparation For an X-Ray Procedure
Guidelines about eating and drinking before an X-Ray exam vary at different facilities. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant it is important to inform your doctor or technician prior to the X-Ray. Notify your doctor or technologist if you have any metal in or on your body such as body piercings, eye glasses, or jewelry which may interfere with the procedure. Dress in comfortable clothing that can easily be removed if needed.
What to expect during and after an X-Ray
A X-Ray procedure is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the manipulation of the body part being examined particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure such as surgery. The overall preparation and procedure will take approximately 30 minutes not including waiting time. Depending upon what is being scanned and what type of X-ray (the type of view) your doctor orders you may be asked to get undressed and to put on a hospital gown and you may be lying, sitting, or standing for the scan. You will be asked to hold your position still for several seconds until the image is being captured. It is important that you hold your position still during the scan exposure to prevent any blur on the film. Your X-ray films will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed directly with you.
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