Bone Age X-ray (hand and wrist) cost at US hospitals
X-ray bone age study · CPT 77072
$29.00
lowest cash price
$252.75
national median
$2,497.00
highest cash price
890
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $29.00–$2,497.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($282.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($468.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $125.58 | $410.28 | $622.44 |
| Arizona | 20 | $57.90 | $93.91 | $411.07 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $44.40 | $168.35 | $372.00 |
| California | 85 | $68.53 | $339.30 | $1,194.42 |
| Colorado | 17 | $56.67 | $727.61 | $1,624.00 |
| Florida | 73 | $165.02 | $659.00 | $2,497.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $50.03 | $228.00 | $1,584.86 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $150.08 | $150.08 | $298.50 |
| Illinois | 50 | $87.50 | $353.40 | $781.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $105.50 | $172.80 | $972.74 |
| Iowa | 27 | $90.30 | $208.64 | $299.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $61.20 | $651.32 | $1,351.02 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $79.90 | $286.80 | $972.74 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Maine | 7 | $171.25 | $473.75 | $626.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $80.08 | $407.20 | $468.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $171.81 | $432.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $56.60 | $86.08 | $264.15 |
| Missouri | 20 | $157.30 | $223.30 | $610.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $293.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $90.30 | $111.50 | $195.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $143.50 | $158.90 | $200.20 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $365.75 | $365.75 | $365.75 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $54.24 | $86.35 | $170.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $158.76 | $158.76 | $158.76 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $812.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $163.50 | $227.08 | $284.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $184.00 | $314.40 | $315.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $97.20 | $284.05 | $653.40 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $29.00 | $170.57 | $359.45 |
| Oregon | 13 | $34.02 | $246.75 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $100.20 | $262.80 | $1,004.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $145.50 | $206.00 | $1,080.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $232.80 | $292.00 | $386.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $50.03 | $76.47 | $1,436.16 |
| Texas | 113 | $60.29 | $292.97 | $2,416.00 |
| Virginia | 42 | $67.85 | $211.00 | $2,349.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $138.40 | $282.00 | $488.16 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $116.50 | $213.50 | $355.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $59.85 | $292.50 | $1,195.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $67.20 | $168.96 | $183.84 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $258.44 | $19.67 – $691.57 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $260.00 | $80.40 – $400.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $260.40 | $18.23 – $166.40 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $261.05 | $8.36 – $122.37 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $262.40 | not published |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $262.80 | $12.84 – $372.30 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $262.80 | $12.84 – $162.54 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $262.80 | $12.84 – $163.42 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $262.80 | $12.84 – $163.15 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $262.80 | $11.27 – $101.38 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $262.80 | $12.84 – $372.30 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $263.00 | $72.17 – $263.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $263.07 | $19.67 – $98.00 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $264.15 | $93.06 – $94.92 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $265.89 | $19.67 – $953.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $266.50 | $35.65 – $139.62 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $267.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $268.45 | $94.70 – $240.32 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $277.35 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $284.03 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $269.00 | $28.67 – $262.56 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $269.00 | $24.76 – $284.03 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $269.75 | $98.91 – $102.86 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $270.00 | $62.22 – $486.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $432.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $270.00 | $65.21 – $634.00 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $270.00 | $103.72 – $238.49 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $271.70 | $93.79 – $418.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $271.70 | $96.27 – $418.00 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $272.09 | $17.70 – $443.19 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $272.35 | $94.70 – $240.32 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $273.56 | $56.31 – $410.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $273.56 | $27.88 – $410.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $273.56 | $26.06 – $410.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $273.56 | $26.06 – $341.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $273.56 | $26.06 – $410.34 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $275.16 | $24.13 – $24.13 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $275.16 | $15.47 – $32.23 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $275.16 | $13.30 – $17.52 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $275.55 | $24.39 – $215.17 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $275.60 | $25.61 – $139.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $276.10 | $78.98 – $105.30 |