Contrast x-ray of knee joint cost at US hospitals
CONTRAST X-RAY OF KNEE JOINT · CPT 73580
$48.06
lowest cash price
$790.50
national median
$5,347.75
highest cash price
640
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $48.06–$5,347.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($975.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($660.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $907.20 | $907.20 | $2,192.58 |
| Arizona | 21 | $115.60 | $293.05 | $1,334.86 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $226.24 | $271.52 | $617.50 |
| California | 65 | $48.06 | $1,435.20 | $1,495.20 |
| Colorado | 17 | $286.16 | $1,720.79 | $1,720.79 |
| Florida | 81 | $518.00 | $1,402.21 | $5,347.75 |
| Georgia | 24 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $2,608.40 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $373.44 | $373.44 | $1,024.50 |
| Illinois | 48 | $231.25 | $1,000.00 | $2,560.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $457.20 | $950.50 | $2,160.97 |
| Iowa | 20 | $291.20 | $609.44 | $1,193.40 |
| Kansas | 11 | $962.00 | $2,438.47 | $2,438.47 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $224.16 | $653.70 | $2,160.97 |
| Louisiana | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $975.80 | $1,083.85 | $1,816.35 |
| Michigan | 24 | $302.21 | $479.72 | $2,434.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $277.06 | $278.66 | $1,136.00 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $250.60 | $287.00 | $372.24 |
| Missouri | 16 | $487.85 | $655.05 | $1,443.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.20 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $326.34 | $656.88 | $960.31 |
| Nevada | 3 | $401.11 | $556.37 | $776.21 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,377.70 | $1,377.70 | $1,377.70 |
| 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 | 21 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $2,154.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $577.58 | $577.58 | $1,110.27 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $668.00 | $668.00 | $683.20 |
| Ohio | 64 | $676.80 | $1,143.75 | $2,859.60 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $495.00 | $497.28 | $1,894.10 |
| Oregon | 11 | $162.54 | $458.40 | $1,727.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $718.20 | $896.40 | $4,294.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $436.00 | $777.00 | $1,487.50 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $1,085.60 | $1,105.60 | $1,295.20 |
| Tennessee | 33 | $157.92 | $194.49 | $372.24 |
| Texas | 114 | $247.71 | $564.45 | $1,612.08 |
| Virginia | 31 | $182.55 | $623.50 | $790.50 |
| Washington | 24 | $506.10 | $921.60 | $1,661.10 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $748.00 | $921.00 | $2,894.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $283.55 | $955.68 | $1,312.72 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $230.58 | $400.45 | $476.36 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $1,127.50 | $115.45 – $718.05 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $1,136.00 | $277.45 – $1,278.00 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $1,136.16 | $107.70 – $934.65 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,143.75 | $330.06 – $1,372.50 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $1,143.75 | $219.36 – $642.95 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,143.75 | $219.36 – $642.95 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $1,143.75 | $330.06 – $642.95 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $1,143.75 | $219.36 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $1,143.75 | $197.42 – $641.57 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $1,143.75 | $197.42 – $642.95 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,143.75 | $197.42 – $1,372.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,148.07 | $27.65 – $578.34 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,149.40 | $230.94 – $1,325.01 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,149.40 | $246.24 – $1,261.48 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,150.40 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,151.20 | $1,202.18 – $1,202.18 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $1,152.75 | $353.56 – $883.90 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,155.70 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $1,161.55 | $211.14 – $2,241.93 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $1,191.60 | $290.47 – $401.13 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,193.40 | $312.99 – $1,224.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,195.44 | $495.35 – $773.42 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,202.00 | $150.32 – $150.32 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,202.00 | $118.08 – $954.63 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,203.80 | $275.29 – $275.29 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,218.10 | $73.69 – $1,686.60 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $1,218.10 | $73.69 – $1,686.60 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,218.10 | $71.44 – $1,686.60 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $1,233.00 | $253.84 – $356.93 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $1,247.76 | $238.73 – $1,733.00 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,251.90 | $3.93 – $174.92 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $1,401.85 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $700.93 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,257.50 | $306.12 – $306.12 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,257.50 | $297.08 – $683.40 |