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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $257.60 | $14.38 – $497.84 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $257.66 | $85.21 – $310.64 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $258.96 | $7.59 – $17.46 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $259.50 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $260.00 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $260.40 | $80.87 – $80.87 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $260.40 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $263.10 | $54.99 – $596.05 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $363.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $375.11 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $88.49 – $375.11 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $266.20 | $63.40 – $155.70 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $267.30 | $65.74 – $148.39 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $268.50 | $36.83 – $89.15 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $99.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $268.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $269.81 | $45.10 – $480.48 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $270.33 | $31.95 – $160.59 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $270.33 | $43.45 – $175.19 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $270.40 | $17.46 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $270.40 | $14.38 – $497.84 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $273.00 | $13.22 – $104.94 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $273.49 | $7.39 – $128.20 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $274.56 | $171.60 – $378.30 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $275.00 | $30.63 – $179.11 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $276.64 | $85.07 – $446.94 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $276.64 | $100.77 – $497.22 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $276.94 | $39.94 – $422.22 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $279.25 | $30.76 – $465.31 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $280.02 | $171.60 – $378.30 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $280.80 | $84.98 – $315.90 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $3.44 – $250.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $282.36 | $30.76 – $494.29 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $284.34 | $87.42 – $347.97 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $284.34 | $247.94 – $347.97 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $284.34 | not published |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $285.00 | $94.95 – $634.00 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $287.60 | $42.75 – $450.25 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $288.75 | $30.63 – $179.11 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $289.20 | $18.56 – $118.50 |