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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $333.06 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $333.60 | $1.13 – $36.44 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $334.65 | $7.76 – $161.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $336.70 | $48.67 – $48.67 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $338.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $339.53 | $7.39 – $124.78 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $339.84 | $29.81 – $778.80 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $340.80 | not published |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $345.00 | $94.95 – $634.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $347.20 | $29.29 – $390.60 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $347.20 | $14.38 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $347.20 | $12.00 – $497.84 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $349.14 | $29.40 – $436.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $349.14 | $29.40 – $523.71 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $349.14 | $29.40 – $523.71 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $349.14 | $110.56 – $465.52 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $350.88 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $31.75 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $351.00 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $351.00 | $29.40 – $32.34 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $352.80 | $150.82 – $396.90 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $354.84 | $10.10 – $21.24 |