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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $411.06 | not published |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $414.00 | $6.17 – $58.15 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $414.68 | $85.36 – $622.03 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $414.68 | $35.40 – $622.03 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $414.68 | $33.08 – $622.03 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $414.68 | $33.08 – $518.36 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $414.68 | $33.08 – $622.03 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $415.20 | $60.29 – $95.12 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $416.24 | $24.26 – $459.20 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $416.43 | $23.43 – $323.23 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $418.60 | $50.92 – $303.19 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $419.40 | $27.94 – $92.34 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $420.80 | $179.89 – $473.40 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $421.00 | $6.17 – $168.17 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $421.50 | $83.18 – $84.84 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $422.40 | not published |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $424.08 | $65.05 – $589.00 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $424.20 | $28.43 – $92.34 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $425.85 | $76.16 – $117.25 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $430.00 | $111.57 – $634.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $431.40 | $28.05 – $90.67 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $433.62 | $64.15 – $930.02 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $434.88 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $435.40 | $14.38 – $251.84 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $27.70 – $581.60 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $437.60 | $65.56 – $492.30 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $437.60 | $92.45 – $492.30 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $438.75 | $19.00 – $179.57 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $439.40 | $19.00 – $115.59 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $439.40 | $1.10 – $547.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $439.40 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $439.40 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $439.60 | $46.58 – $302.08 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $440.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $440.00 | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $440.05 | $19.00 – $179.57 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $440.72 | $33.08 – $550.90 |