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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $188.10 | $19.02 – $104.60 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $188.14 | $39.94 – $335.38 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $188.40 | $15.06 – $266.90 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $188.40 | $15.06 – $419.44 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $188.40 | $15.06 – $419.44 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $188.40 | $15.06 – $419.44 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $188.40 | $13.22 – $63.25 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $188.40 | $15.06 – $419.44 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $189.72 | $0.85 – $109.74 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $190.30 | $35.29 – $156.90 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $190.96 | $5.98 – $137.97 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $192.00 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $162.06 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $193.05 | $39.45 – $149.47 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $193.05 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $171.09 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $256.49 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $167.84 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $193.05 | $44.14 – $167.98 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $193.20 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $193.20 | $54.71 – $175.23 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $193.20 | $52.56 – $73.10 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $193.20 | $68.00 – $101.05 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $194.00 | $48.44 – $92.53 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $194.88 | $19.33 – $119.05 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $196.20 | $63.25 – $87.31 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $196.40 | $6.58 – $228.00 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $197.20 | $103.82 – $282.81 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $197.50 | not published |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $198.61 | $26.51 – $237.30 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $199.80 | $60.36 – $60.36 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $200.00 | $69.76 – $89.65 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $200.88 | $1.13 – $38.45 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $201.60 | not published |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $201.75 | $31.56 – $31.56 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $201.75 | $20.23 – $42.15 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $201.75 | $17.40 – $21.84 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $203.40 | $7.77 – $46.75 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $203.69 | $7.39 – $203.69 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $387.55 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $375.31 |