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. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $289.30 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $289.30 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $289.60 | $185.71 – $325.80 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $290.00 | $94.95 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $290.00 | $94.95 – $634.00 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $290.16 | $34.84 – $403.00 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $290.25 | $58.35 – $87.52 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $290.25 | $58.35 – $87.52 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $290.35 | not published |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $291.00 | $88.19 – $220.49 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $291.46 | $39.94 – $464.36 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $291.94 | $29.40 – $364.93 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $293.04 | $88.94 – $97.83 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $293.30 | $45.28 – $303.19 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $293.50 | $48.44 – $89.03 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $293.80 | $8.18 – $201.37 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $294.00 | $87.65 – $131.48 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $294.00 | $59.65 – $130.07 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $295.23 | $187.20 – $378.30 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $297.70 | $17.75 – $179.57 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $298.74 | $8.64 – $17.46 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $299.04 | $33.55 – $74.49 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $300.00 | $91.65 – $384.00 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $300.00 | $106.88 – $337.50 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $300.30 | $51.86 – $427.38 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $300.60 | $13.93 – $989.91 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $302.60 | $11.79 – $62.28 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $303.60 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $303.76 | $62.52 – $455.63 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $303.76 | $31.46 – $455.63 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $303.76 | $29.40 – $455.63 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $303.76 | $29.40 – $379.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $303.76 | $29.40 – $455.63 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $304.00 | $89.00 – $89.00 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $63.69 – $166.13 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $63.69 – $63.69 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $63.69 – $63.69 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $304.56 | $30.76 – $494.29 |