How Much Does a Finger X-Ray Cost?
Quick answer: A finger x-ray costs about $40-$150 without insurance at a freestanding imaging center, $75-$200 at urgent care (plus the visit fee), $150-$400 at a hospital outpatient department, and $300-$1,000+ as part of an ER visit. A standard 3-view finger x-ray is billed as one study (CPT 73140). A toe x-ray (CPT 73660) costs about the same or slightly less. With insurance, most people pay a $10-$75 copay; Medicare's national rate is about $39 for a finger and $29 for a toe. Privately in the UK, expect roughly £100-£200.
Jammed, crushed and broken fingers are among the most common reasons people get an x-ray, from basketball injuries and slammed car doors to falls on an outstretched hand. A finger x-ray is a short, low-radiation exam, and it is one of the cheapest imaging tests available if you go to the right place. The catch is that the same finger x-ray can cost under $100 at an imaging center that posts cash prices and several hundred dollars at a hospital or as part of an ER bill.
Finger X-Ray Cost Without Insurance (Out of Pocket)
| Facility Type | Low End | Typical | High End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Imaging Center | $40 | $80 | $150 |
| Urgent Care Center (x-ray only) | $75 | $125 | $200 |
| Orthopedic / Hand Surgeon Office | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Hospital Outpatient Department | $150 | $250 | $400 |
| Emergency Room | $300 | $500 | $1,000+ |
Typical US self-pay prices in 2026 including the radiologist's read, compiled from cash-price marketplaces, hospital price-transparency data and Medicare benchmarks (see Sources). Urgent care visit fees and ER facility fees are extra.
Price data shows how wide the spread is. NewChoiceHealth's tracked outpatient facilities average only about $40 for a finger x-ray, and FairMarketHealth lists finger and toe x-rays at roughly $51-$224 depending on location. Hospital list prices (chargemaster rates) for the same exam can be many times higher, though most hospitals will quote a much lower self-pay rate if you ask. At urgent care, the x-ray is usually added to a visit fee, so expect a total of roughly $175-$400 self-pay for a visit plus finger x-ray. See our urgent care x-ray cost guide for more on how clinics bill.
Finger X-Ray CPT Code and Number of Views
Finger x-rays are billed under CPT 73140, "radiologic examination, finger(s), minimum of 2 views." Most facilities take three views (front, side and oblique), but the code is the same for two or three views, so a "3-view finger x-ray" should not cost more than a 2-view one at the same facility. Toe x-rays use CPT 73660, "toe(s), minimum of 2 views."
| CPT Code | Exam | Medicare National Rate (2026, approx.) | Typical Self-Pay (Imaging Center) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73140 | Finger(s), minimum 2 views | About $39 | $40 - $150 |
| 73120 | Hand, 2 views | - | $50 - $150 |
| 73130 | Hand, minimum 3 views | About $38 | $60 - $200 |
| 73660 | Toe(s), minimum 2 views | About $29 | $40 - $150 |
| 73630 | Foot, minimum 3 views | - | $60 - $200 |
Medicare amounts are national non-facility physician fee schedule figures (total RVUs x the 2026 conversion factor of about $33.40) before geographic adjustment.
Is a Finger X-Ray Cheaper Than a Hand X-Ray?
Usually not by much, and sometimes not at all. Medicare's 2026 national rate for a finger x-ray (73140, about $39) is essentially the same as for a 3-view hand x-ray (73130, about $38), and many imaging centers charge one flat price for any small "extremity" x-ray. Which study you get should depend on the injury, not price:
- Finger x-ray: best when the injury is clearly in one finger (jammed finger, mallet finger, crushed fingertip). The images are centered on that finger, which gives better detail of small fractures and joint fragments.
- Hand x-ray: better when pain is in the knuckles or palm, several fingers are hurt, or the injury was a punch (the common "boxer's fracture" is in a hand bone, not the finger). See our hand x-ray cost guide.
One cost trap: if several fingers are x-rayed separately, some facilities bill each finger as its own 73140 study. If more than one finger is injured, ask whether a single hand x-ray would answer the question instead.
Finger X-Ray Cost With Insurance
| Coverage Type | Typical Cost to You |
|---|---|
| Copay plan (in-network) | $10 - $40 at an imaging center or office; $50 - $75+ at a hospital |
| Coinsurance after deductible | 10-30% of the negotiated rate, often $5 - $50 |
| High-deductible plan, deductible not met | The full negotiated rate, roughly $40 - $250 |
| Original Medicare (Part B) | 20% of the approved amount (about $6 - $8) after the $283 Part B deductible |
| Medicaid / CHIP | $0 or a small copay |
If you have a high-deductible plan and haven't met your deductible, an imaging center's cash price can be lower than your insurer's negotiated hospital rate. More detail is in our insurance coverage guide, and options for paying out of pocket are in our x-ray without insurance guide.
Finger X-Ray Cost for Kids
A child's finger x-ray uses the same CPT code and is priced the same as an adult's, so expect roughly $40-$150 self-pay at an imaging center or pediatric urgent care and more at a children's hospital. Children's finger injuries often involve the growth plate, which can be subtle on x-ray, so radiologists sometimes request a comparison view of the uninjured side, which may be billed as a second study. Ask in advance whether comparison views are planned. With insurance, a child's finger x-ray is normally covered at your usual imaging or urgent care copay, and Medicaid/CHIP covers it at little or no cost.
How Much Does a Toe X-Ray Cost?
A toe x-ray (CPT 73660) costs about $40-$150 without insurance at an imaging center or podiatry office with on-site x-ray, $75-$200 at urgent care, $150-$400 at a hospital and more in the ER. Medicare's national rate is about $29, a little lower than a finger x-ray, and most insured patients pay a $10-$75 copay.
Do you need one? Many broken toes, especially the smaller toes, are treated by "buddy taping" to the neighboring toe whether or not the break is seen on x-ray. The NHS advises that a GP "may send you for an X-ray to see if you need any further treatment," and an x-ray is more likely to be worthwhile for the big toe, an obvious deformity, a toe that points the wrong way, an open wound, or pain that isn't improving. If pain is in the middle of the foot rather than the toe, a foot x-ray is the right study.
When a Finger X-Ray Is Needed (and When It Isn't)
- Get it checked promptly if a finger is visibly bent or rotated, you can't straighten the fingertip (possible mallet finger), the joint is very swollen, there is a deep cut over a joint, or you can't make a fist. These injuries can need splinting or surgery, and delays make them harder to fix.
- Suspected foreign body: x-rays show glass and metal well, but wood splinters often don't show up; ultrasound may be used instead.
- Arthritis: a hand x-ray is usually ordered rather than a single finger.
- CT and MRI: rarely needed for fingers or toes. MRI is used for some tendon or ligament injuries and CT for complex joint fractures, typically costing several hundred to a few thousand dollars without insurance.
Finger and Toe X-Ray Cost in the UK, Canada and Australia
UK: Finger and toe x-rays are free on the NHS when clinically needed; minor injury units and urgent treatment centres often have x-ray facilities. Privately, expect roughly £100-£200. As examples of published prices at the time of writing, one London private clinic (108 Harley Street) lists a finger x-ray at £130 and a foot x-ray at £130, and Nuffield Health's Manchester hospitals show x-ray guide prices of £130-£201 depending on complexity, with a referral required. See our UK x-ray cost guide.
Canada: medically necessary finger and toe x-rays are covered by provincial health plans; visitors and uninsured patients pay the facility's rate, so ask before the exam.
Australia: finger and toe x-rays are listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule, and many radiology practices bulk-bill with a referral; others charge a gap.
How to Save Money on a Finger or Toe X-Ray
- Skip the ER for an isolated finger or toe injury unless there is a deep wound, severe deformity or loss of circulation. Urgent care or an imaging center costs a fraction of an ER visit.
- Get an all-inclusive cash quote for CPT 73140 or 73660 that includes the radiologist's read.
- Ask about flat "extremity x-ray" pricing; many imaging centers charge one price for any small-joint x-ray.
- Check whether your orthopedic, hand or podiatry office has its own x-ray, which can avoid a separate facility visit.
- Avoid billing per finger when several fingers are hurt; ask whether one hand x-ray will do.
- Use HSA/FSA funds and prompt-pay discounts. More ideas in our cost-saving tips.
The Bottom Line
A finger x-ray typically costs $40-$150 at an imaging center, $75-$200 at urgent care and $150-$400 at a hospital without insurance, and a toe x-ray costs about the same. A finger x-ray is not meaningfully cheaper than a hand x-ray, so choose the study that matches the injury. With insurance most people pay a $10-$75 copay. Related guides: neck x-ray cost, rib x-ray cost, hand x-ray cost and foot x-ray cost.
Sources
- CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, 2026 RVUs and conversion factor, CPT 73140, 73130 and 73660 (as summarized by FastRVU)
- NewChoiceHealth, finger x-ray national average price
- FairMarketHealth, finger(s) and toe(s) x-ray cash prices
- NHS: Broken toe
- Nuffield Health x-ray guide prices
- 108 Harley Street published x-ray fees
- CMS, 2026 Medicare Part B premium and deductible announcement
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Last Updated: October 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Finger and Toe X-Ray Costs
A finger x-ray typically costs $40-$150 out of pocket at a freestanding imaging center, $75-$200 at urgent care plus the visit fee, $150-$400 at a hospital outpatient department, and $300-$1,000 or more as part of an ER visit. Ask for the all-inclusive cash price for CPT 73140, including the radiologist's read, and ask about prompt-pay discounts.
Not usually. Medicare's 2026 national rate for a finger x-ray (CPT 73140, about $39) is essentially the same as for a 3-view hand x-ray (CPT 73130, about $38), and many imaging centers charge one flat price for small extremity x-rays. If several fingers are injured, one hand x-ray can be cheaper than separate finger studies.
A 3-view finger x-ray is billed as a single CPT 73140 study, which covers a minimum of two views, so it should cost the same as a 2-view finger x-ray at the same facility: roughly $40-$150 at an imaging center and $150-$400 at a hospital without insurance.
A child's finger x-ray uses the same code and is priced like an adult's: about $40-$150 self-pay at an imaging center or pediatric urgent care, more at a children's hospital. A comparison view of the other hand may be requested to check growth plates and can be billed separately. With insurance it is usually covered at your normal copay, and Medicaid/CHIP covers it at little or no cost.
A toe x-ray (CPT 73660) costs about $40-$150 without insurance at an imaging center or podiatry office, $75-$200 at urgent care and $150-$400 at a hospital. Medicare's national rate is about $29. With insurance most people pay a $10-$75 copay. Many small-toe fractures are treated with buddy taping, so ask whether an x-ray will change treatment.
Most insured patients pay a $10-$75 copay for an in-network finger x-ray, or 10-30% coinsurance after the deductible. On a high-deductible plan you pay the negotiated rate, roughly $40-$250, until the deductible is met. With Original Medicare you pay 20% of the approved amount, about $6-$8, after the $283 Part B deductible for 2026.
Finger x-rays are billed under CPT 73140, radiologic examination of the finger(s), minimum of 2 views. Toe x-rays use CPT 73660, toe(s), minimum of 2 views. Hand x-rays are 73120 (2 views) and 73130 (minimum 3 views).
A private finger or toe x-ray in the UK typically costs about £100-£200 including the report. At the time of writing, one London clinic lists a finger x-ray at £130, and Nuffield Health's Manchester hospitals list x-ray guide prices of £130-£201 depending on complexity, with a referral required. On the NHS the x-ray is free when clinically needed.