Elbow X-ray (2 views, both sides) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the elbow, 2 views, both sides · CPT 73070
$42.45
lowest cash price
$291.94
national median
$2,499.46
highest cash price
834
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $42.45–$2,499.46 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($229.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($281.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $333.06 | $485.16 | $568.62 |
| Arizona | 22 | $64.41 | $97.63 | $586.93 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $42.45 | $297.70 | $425.75 |
| California | 66 | $79.17 | $338.00 | $820.59 |
| Colorado | 17 | $55.26 | $932.80 | $932.80 |
| Florida | 82 | $130.24 | $689.00 | $2,499.46 |
| Georgia | 25 | $103.01 | $270.33 | $811.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $147.52 | $147.52 | $232.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $71.28 | $367.50 | $812.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $205.50 | $320.40 | $1,773.27 |
| Iowa | 28 | $105.60 | $221.27 | $793.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $176.00 | $440.70 | $791.14 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $138.17 | $308.56 | $1,773.27 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $106.86 | $106.86 | $106.86 |
| Maine | 7 | $204.05 | $238.20 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $359.00 | $742.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $184.00 | $220.00 | $388.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $54.50 | $90.90 | $144.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $99.00 | $190.30 | $533.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $192.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $164.64 | $212.50 | $302.60 |
| Nevada | 4 | $113.63 | $523.57 | $730.45 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $393.95 | $393.95 | $393.95 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $96.23 | $97.54 | $214.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $225.54 | $225.54 | $225.54 |
| New York | 23 | $57.00 | $104.19 | $919.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $203.98 | $203.98 | $488.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $160.80 | $177.60 | $331.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $166.80 | $379.50 | $669.50 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $66.00 | $275.00 | $582.40 |
| Oregon | 13 | $121.09 | $172.50 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $88.00 | $270.40 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $142.00 | $237.50 | $1,066.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $239.20 | $289.60 | $352.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $59.43 | $80.10 | $147.21 |
| Texas | 109 | $117.99 | $349.14 | $761.97 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $268.50 | $438.00 |
| Washington | 25 | $171.60 | $264.48 | $478.10 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $120.00 | $208.50 | $385.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $50.73 | $315.48 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $70.98 | $274.56 | $298.74 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $42.45 | $18.00 – $161.26 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $50.73 | $8.59 – $177.77 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $50.73 | $8.59 – $177.77 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $53.76 | $19.33 – $163.91 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $54.50 | $77.32 – $310.00 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $55.26 | $40.35 – $153.00 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $56.60 | $29.08 – $331.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $57.00 | $30.30 – $269.80 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $59.43 | $15.04 – $161.26 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $62.51 | $18.00 – $162.26 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $63.84 | $8.59 – $20.56 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $64.41 | $53.98 – $347.17 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $65.09 | $39.00 – $294.00 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $66.00 | $22.08 – $25.45 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $67.85 | $28.11 – $52.56 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $67.85 | $17.45 – $43.69 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $67.85 | $28.11 – $52.56 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $67.85 | $17.45 – $44.21 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $99.07 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $21.21 – $86.13 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $16.13 – $88.52 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $86.06 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $99.07 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $94.75 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $88.52 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $69.30 | $17.45 – $92.55 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $69.30 | $22.40 – $101.89 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $69.30 | $28.11 – $92.55 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $69.30 | $28.11 – $92.55 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $69.30 | $17.45 – $86.06 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $70.98 | $45.63 – $163.93 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $71.28 | $23.90 – $199.13 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $72.89 | $50.08 – $333.39 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $74.76 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $77.43 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $78.71 | $32.39 – $78.80 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $78.99 | $33.27 – $347.17 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $79.17 | $111.73 – $1,470.30 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $79.20 | $79.73 – $181.22 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $79.66 | $58.65 – $347.17 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $80.10 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $80.10 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $81.80 | $64.37 – $153.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $81.86 | $32.39 – $182.03 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $82.72 | $58.65 – $347.17 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $82.82 | $77.05 – $78.59 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $83.60 | $29.08 – $160.80 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $85.44 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $86.78 | $33.27 – $347.17 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $87.41 | $15.04 – $127.70 |