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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $375.31 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $391.63 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.19 – $359.00 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $387.55 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $387.55 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $387.55 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $387.55 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.19 – $375.31 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $375.31 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $203.98 | $6.13 – $367.16 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $204.05 | $7.68 – $16.26 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $205.50 | $92.07 – $184.15 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $206.15 | $45.28 – $326.69 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $206.15 | $49.15 – $311.03 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $207.35 | $63.40 – $206.77 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $207.79 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $207.79 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $207.79 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $208.50 | $5.92 – $210.23 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $208.80 | $5.92 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $208.80 | $7.77 – $71.56 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $208.99 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $208.99 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $208.99 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $208.99 | $78.96 – $441.18 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $208.99 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $209.00 | $5.92 – $259.08 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $210.00 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $212.50 | $39.94 – $340.00 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $214.00 | $16.50 – $655.00 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $215.40 | $50.91 – $50.91 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $217.50 | $5.92 – $58.15 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $217.80 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $218.25 | not published |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $220.00 | $92.45 – $247.50 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $220.00 | $92.45 – $247.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $221.27 | $7.39 – $108.42 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $221.27 | $7.39 – $121.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $221.27 | $7.39 – $113.40 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $222.00 | $38.84 – $386.62 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $222.00 | $39.12 – $387.48 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $223.80 | $94.04 – $1,342.80 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $223.80 | $94.04 – $1,342.80 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $223.80 | $94.04 – $1,551.68 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $224.10 | $16.93 – $75.84 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $225.54 | $86.32 – $120.85 |
| Ascension St. John Medical Center (St. John Medical Center, Inc.) | Tulsa, OK | $225.89 | $9.32 – $335.00 |
| Ascension St. John Owasso (Owasso Medical Facility, Inc.) | Owasso, OK | $225.89 | $9.32 – $188.44 |
| Ascension St. John Jane Phillips (Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc.) | Bartlesville, OK | $225.89 | $9.32 – $259.34 |
| Ascension St. John Nowata (Jane Phillips Nowata Hospital, Inc.) | Nowata, OK | $225.89 | $9.32 – $259.34 |