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 Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $436.80 | not published |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $436.80 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $438.00 | not published |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $438.75 | $35.25 – $607.50 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $438.75 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $438.75 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $438.75 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $438.75 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $438.75 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $440.00 | $31.40 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $440.00 | $31.40 – $199.53 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $440.70 | $17.75 – $241.75 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $443.40 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $449.40 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $449.40 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $449.40 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $452.40 | $51.74 – $115.59 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $454.80 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $455.40 | not published |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $25.42 – $92.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $460.80 | $3.44 – $250.00 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $462.00 | not published |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $462.80 | $83.10 – $83.93 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $463.40 | $80.52 – $179.41 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $466.00 | $27.00 – $130.86 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $468.00 | $83.10 – $86.42 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $468.00 | not published |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $26.82 – $92.34 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $469.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $471.80 | $27.93 – $1,011.00 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $7.50 – $16.26 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $474.40 | $20.28 – $497.84 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $475.00 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $478.10 | $96.98 – $311.23 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $478.40 | $89.36 – $91.15 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $483.60 | $35.25 – $607.50 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $483.60 | $34.17 – $607.50 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $485.16 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $487.98 | $19.75 – $323.23 |