Contrast x-ray of elbow cost at US hospitals
CONTRAST X-RAY OF ELBOW · CPT 73085
$100.44
lowest cash price
$708.00
national median
$4,108.74
highest cash price
549
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $100.44–$4,108.74 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($831.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($660.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $509.88 | $509.88 | $2,574.78 |
| Arizona | 18 | $115.60 | $293.05 | $890.40 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $185.63 | $203.11 | $419.90 |
| California | 58 | $266.35 | $1,580.80 | $3,696.00 |
| Colorado | 16 | $226.08 | $1,891.78 | $1,891.78 |
| Florida | 81 | $539.20 | $800.15 | $4,108.74 |
| Georgia | 24 | $359.97 | $1,349.00 | $3,092.23 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,024.50 | $1,024.50 | $1,024.50 |
| Illinois | 46 | $426.00 | $765.80 | $1,276.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $478.80 | $903.60 | $3,232.06 |
| Iowa | 14 | $211.20 | $426.00 | $859.96 |
| Kansas | 11 | $628.80 | $1,433.85 | $1,433.85 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $332.58 | $3,232.06 | $3,232.06 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $831.70 | $1,147.20 | $1,816.35 |
| Michigan | 24 | $156.24 | $479.72 | $1,947.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $295.96 | $298.22 | $936.80 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $248.16 | $276.57 | $451.20 |
| Missouri | 16 | $313.95 | $985.05 | $1,225.25 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 7 | $229.74 | $229.74 | $571.12 |
| Nevada | 1 | $452.82 | $452.82 | $452.82 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,108.15 | $1,108.15 | $1,108.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $395.29 | $420.58 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $3,515.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $588.75 | $588.75 | $1,117.83 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $476.00 | $476.00 | $647.20 |
| Ohio | 62 | $441.60 | $1,273.20 | $3,247.40 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $458.15 | $517.26 | $3,727.61 |
| Oregon | 10 | $100.44 | $455.68 | $1,727.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $248.00 | $814.20 | $2,649.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $337.00 | $770.00 | $1,583.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $989.60 | $989.60 | $996.00 |
| Tennessee | 32 | $169.20 | $182.55 | $372.24 |
| Texas | 113 | $198.15 | $575.82 | $1,131.00 |
| Virginia | 32 | $182.55 | $756.00 | $957.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $522.80 | $859.60 | $1,490.40 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $748.00 | $748.00 | $1,331.50 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $218.89 | $625.35 | $1,312.72 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $230.58 | $230.58 | $431.31 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $637.14 | $350.46 – $1,664.87 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $637.14 | $1,128.24 – $1,664.87 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $637.14 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $642.66 | $350.46 – $700.93 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $647.15 | $159.45 – $1,229.72 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $647.20 | $99.86 – $728.10 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $649.80 | not published |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $660.00 | $118.77 – $1,094.32 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $662.50 | $221.68 – $356.93 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $662.88 | $381.40 – $830.11 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $676.80 | $184.03 – $1,165.79 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $678.80 | $90.14 – $1,804.96 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $682.80 | not published |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $686.95 | $80.27 – $467.51 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $690.60 | $373.86 – $381.34 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $704.40 | not published |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $704.90 | $163.18 – $1,325.01 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $704.90 | $168.37 – $1,261.48 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $708.00 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $708.00 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $708.00 | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $716.30 | $357.78 – $719.61 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $718.20 | $35.20 – $286.95 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $732.20 | $388.77 – $1,374.66 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $732.28 | $105.30 – $105.30 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $732.28 | $67.50 – $140.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $734.43 | $23.82 – $344.26 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $736.56 | $238.73 – $1,023.00 |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $743.40 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $743.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $743.40 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $746.00 | $333.46 – $340.13 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $748.00 | $19.30 – $582.78 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $750.00 | $220.00 – $1,200.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $750.00 | $174.00 – $1,350.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $750.00 | $220.00 – $1,461.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $750.00 | $220.00 – $1,200.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $750.00 | $220.00 – $1,200.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $750.00 | $195.00 – $1,200.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $750.00 | $220.00 – $1,200.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $751.20 | $12.83 – $213.54 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $756.00 | $167.33 – $996.41 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $756.00 | $167.33 – $996.41 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $756.00 | $167.33 – $996.41 |