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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $144.38 | $48.74 – $742.50 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $144.38 | $26.06 – $701.25 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $145.00 | not published |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $145.34 | $19.67 – $570.84 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $145.50 | $55.03 – $111.16 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $145.80 | $17.40 – $194.40 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $145.80 | $18.23 – $106.45 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $145.92 | $26.57 – $820.80 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $146.13 | $15.04 – $15.04 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $146.28 | $32.46 – $245.18 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $146.28 | $32.46 – $245.18 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $146.28 | $32.46 – $245.18 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $146.40 | $20.71 – $325.85 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $146.92 | $19.67 – $570.84 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $147.06 | $17.70 – $287.00 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $147.50 | $52.03 – $106.96 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $147.50 | $97.24 – $106.96 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $148.58 | $19.67 – $569.81 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $148.80 | $9.80 – $198.40 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $148.84 | $31.73 – $226.92 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $148.96 | $9.20 – $211.11 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $148.96 | $0.27 – $221.86 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $148.96 | $9.20 – $194.97 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $150.08 | $10.46 – $537.25 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $152.28 | $28.21 – $697.95 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $152.76 | $24.36 – $478.80 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $154.05 | $94.70 – $240.32 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $155.17 | $31.73 – $247.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $156.05 | $8.36 – $102.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $156.05 | $8.36 – $103.48 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $157.30 | $38.51 – $139.62 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $158.76 | $103.70 – $145.18 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $158.90 | $24.99 – $673.26 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $159.36 | $8.43 – $19.40 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $162.50 | $6.69 – $210.46 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $162.75 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $163.49 | $24.76 – $350.33 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $163.50 | $99.93 – $101.93 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $163.80 | $35.58 – $516.16 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $165.02 | $45.85 – $235.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | $165.02 | $45.85 – $235.69 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $165.20 | $7.82 – $192.69 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $166.10 | $35.77 – $101.55 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $166.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $166.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $166.80 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $168.35 | $19.65 – $252.18 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $168.96 | $105.60 – $232.80 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $169.00 | $6.69 – $187.02 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $170.00 | $16.05 – $655.00 |