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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $539.50 | $20.53 – $200.05 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $545.40 | $6.17 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $545.40 | $8.10 – $71.56 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $547.20 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $552.30 | $31.23 – $946.80 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $553.80 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $555.84 | $37.27 – $1,480.05 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $556.80 | $4.24 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $556.80 | $4.24 – $250.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $558.35 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $561.00 | $5.33 – $286.13 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $561.40 | $96.98 – $311.23 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $561.60 | $4.24 – $250.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $562.25 | $54.63 – $559.25 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $575.25 | $82.33 – $85.63 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $577.50 | not published |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $585.78 | $86.33 – $198.52 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $591.20 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $591.73 | $23.43 – $323.23 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $593.58 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $595.00 | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $598.00 | $35.25 – $722.70 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $598.00 | $35.25 – $828.00 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $828.00 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $828.00 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $828.00 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $828.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $828.00 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $598.00 | $34.17 – $722.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $598.00 | $64.45 – $115.59 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $601.04 | $7.77 – $234.40 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $604.20 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $612.00 | $86.71 – $156.08 |