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X-Ray Cost in Wyoming (2026)

Slightly below the national average · RPP 94.5 · WY

Wyoming Average
$378
▼ -5.5% below national
Typical Range
$94 – $945
National avg: $400
Editorial view of Wyoming
Regional Pricing Confidence
87% Confidence Index
The Wyoming Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why x-ray costs what it does in Wyoming.

Regional Price Parity

Wyoming's cost-of-living index sits at 94.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

Limited local facility options in Wyoming can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.

Vs. National Benchmark

At -5.5% below the national average ($400), Wyoming is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

X-Ray in Wyoming: What to Know

For X-rays in Wyoming, you'll find options for various needs. Star Valley Health Imaging Center in Evanston offers X-rays for as low as $79. If quick results are a priority, Black Rock Advanced Medical Imaging in Gillette aims to provide affordable services with results often within 24 hours. The state's new hospital price transparency law (SF 57), signed in March 2026, requires hospitals to publicly post standard charges, making it easier to compare costs.

To save on X-rays, consider facilities like Star Valley Health Imaging Center in Evanston. While Wyoming's overall X-ray costs are slightly below the national average, shopping around at imaging centers, rather than hospital-based facilities, often yields lower prices. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Wyoming

X-Ray pricing in Wyoming comes in modestly under the US average. This is the typical expense structure.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$118 - $221

Most significant cost

Radiologist Reading

$79 - $147

Technologist Fee

$66 - $123

Total Estimated Cost

Wyoming all-in range

$94 – $945

Financing Options

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Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →

Ranges adjusted for Wyoming's regional price parity (94.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Regional Comparison

X-Ray Cost in Nearby States

Among its neighbors, Wyoming offers the best pricing for x-ray. If you're already local, you're in a good spot cost-wise.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Wyoming Patients

Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Wyoming.

Compare Wyoming with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main x-ray cost guide.

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What should I expect to pay for x-ray in Wyoming?
The average cost of x-ray in Wyoming is $378. Prices typically range from $94 to $945, depending on the facility, provider, and your specific case.
Will my health insurance pay for x-ray?
Most insurance plans cover x-ray when it's deemed medically necessary. You'll typically need pre-authorization from your insurer, and staying in-network with a Wyoming provider will minimize your out-of-pocket share.
What fees are bundled into x-ray costs in Wyoming?
The quoted cost for x-ray in Wyoming typically covers the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility/operating room charges. Additional costs not always included: pre-operative imaging and lab work, prescription medications, post-op garments or braces, and follow-up visits beyond the initial post-op check.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate x-ray costs in Wyoming

Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:

  • Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
  • HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project)AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational WagesBLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
  • BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP)U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Wyoming's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
  • FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
  • Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment DataCMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.

Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.

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