Elbow X-ray (3 or more views, both sides) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the elbow, 3 or more views, both sides · CPT 73080
$55.50
lowest cash price
$364.20
national median
$1,897.73
highest cash price
831
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $55.50–$1,897.73 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($307.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($281.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $411.06 | $593.58 | $667.68 |
| Arizona | 22 | $69.92 | $109.30 | $1,108.55 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $55.50 | $274.95 | $458.25 |
| California | 66 | $133.77 | $431.60 | $1,256.13 |
| Colorado | 17 | $66.18 | $1,049.98 | $1,049.98 |
| Florida | 82 | $145.50 | $752.55 | $1,677.01 |
| Georgia | 25 | $261.30 | $326.59 | $869.74 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $277.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $137.50 | $446.40 | $868.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $262.00 | $516.00 | $1,897.73 |
| Iowa | 29 | $190.96 | $300.62 | $1,813.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $228.00 | $395.85 | $916.37 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $128.23 | $644.40 | $1,897.73 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $153.92 | $153.92 | $153.92 |
| Maine | 7 | $242.50 | $381.90 | $496.70 |
| Maryland | 2 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $91.84 | $389.00 | $883.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $216.00 | $446.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $60.75 | $94.71 | $136.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $105.75 | $253.55 | $598.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $193.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $205.62 | $250.66 | $369.93 |
| Nevada | 4 | $128.10 | $624.64 | $871.45 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $393.95 | $393.95 | $393.95 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $96.23 | $97.54 | $234.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $322.14 | $322.14 | $322.14 |
| New York | 22 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $891.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $500.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $193.60 | $241.60 | $455.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $183.60 | $439.40 | $946.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $58.00 | $302.50 | $707.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $120.96 | $243.75 | $451.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $88.00 | $325.20 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $208.50 | $352.00 | $1,188.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $272.00 | $380.00 | $456.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $75.21 | $106.49 | $416.24 |
| Texas | 109 | $124.74 | $383.10 | $1,258.95 |
| Virginia | 43 | $75.21 | $323.00 | $762.60 |
| Washington | 25 | $169.52 | $264.48 | $561.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $133.00 | $201.60 | $545.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $82.08 | $337.92 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $338.62 | $368.45 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $383.10 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $383.10 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $383.10 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $383.10 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $383.10 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $383.10 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $383.25 | $64.68 – $427.38 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $383.95 | $50.92 – $303.19 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $385.00 | $6.17 – $58.62 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $387.36 | $177.88 – $195.67 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $387.80 | not published |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $389.00 | $29.09 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $389.00 | $50.31 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $389.00 | $47.93 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $389.00 | $28.95 – $117.06 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $389.00 | $47.39 – $117.11 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $390.24 | $51.11 – $233.14 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $393.00 | $82.33 – $164.66 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $393.95 | $8.00 – $256.73 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $394.00 | $46.21 – $46.21 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $394.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $395.20 | $75.62 – $547.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $395.85 | $20.53 – $241.75 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $398.40 | $23.58 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $398.40 | $14.38 – $497.84 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $403.00 | $6.17 – $58.15 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $403.55 | $8.29 – $380.14 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $404.93 | $7.71 – $148.81 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $405.00 | $28.01 – $92.34 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $407.20 | $159.83 – $458.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $409.50 | $20.53 – $288.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $409.50 | $20.53 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $409.50 | $20.53 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $410.15 | $19.00 – $181.05 |