
The $450 X-Ray Gap: Imaging Costs at Urgent Care vs Radiology Centers vs ER in 2026
The same X-ray can cost $150 at urgent care or $600 at the ER.
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The same X-ray can cost $150 at urgent care or $600 at the ER.

Medicare pays $175 for a primary care visit—but cash-pay patients often pay $250+.

Average ER visit costs without insurance range from $1,400 to $20,000+.


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