Forearm X-ray (both sides) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the forearm, 2 views, both sides · CPT 73090
$55.50
lowest cash price
$324.00
national median
$2,012.57
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 $55.50–$2,012.57 — 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 | $354.90 | $532.74 | $726.96 |
| Arizona | 21 | $61.75 | $91.65 | $1,075.16 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $55.50 | $257.40 | $398.45 |
| California | 66 | $104.86 | $384.65 | $1,048.05 |
| Colorado | 17 | $58.78 | $477.25 | $967.84 |
| Florida | 82 | $185.37 | $696.00 | $1,578.34 |
| Georgia | 25 | $234.73 | $311.18 | $839.98 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $160.32 | $160.32 | $248.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $125.00 | $379.44 | $862.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $238.50 | $367.20 | $2,012.57 |
| Iowa | 29 | $171.84 | $306.65 | $828.10 |
| Kansas | 11 | $145.60 | $297.70 | $915.63 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $179.58 | $486.92 | $2,012.57 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $108.42 | $108.42 | $108.42 |
| Maine | 7 | $197.15 | $332.00 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $80.08 | $359.00 | $742.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $166.40 | $240.00 | $412.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $56.60 | $105.60 | $144.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $89.25 | $220.00 | $515.45 |
| Montana | 2 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $203.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $120.98 | $210.50 | $304.30 |
| Nevada | 4 | $108.81 | $452.23 | $630.92 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $393.95 | $393.95 | $393.95 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $96.23 | $97.54 | $231.20 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $253.68 | $253.68 | $253.68 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $1,147.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $328.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $160.80 | $220.00 | $376.80 |
| Ohio | 67 | $166.80 | $394.50 | $682.50 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $69.00 | $319.00 | $662.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $144.32 | $172.50 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $88.00 | $273.00 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $147.50 | $257.50 | $582.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $218.40 | $308.80 | $407.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $71.53 | $89.24 | $335.44 |
| Texas | 109 | $134.37 | $404.40 | $1,229.91 |
| Virginia | 43 | $71.53 | $329.50 | $509.40 |
| Washington | 25 | $171.60 | $244.00 | $641.34 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $121.00 | $213.50 | $463.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $71.25 | $315.48 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $70.98 | $226.69 | $246.65 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $419.90 | not published |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $422.10 | not published |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $423.36 | $48.67 – $588.00 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $424.20 | $31.40 – $92.34 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $425.85 | $62.46 – $117.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $430.30 | $18.03 – $200.05 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $431.60 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $431.60 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $431.60 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $431.60 | $85.75 – $85.75 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $434.88 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $436.15 | $18.03 – $254.67 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $436.15 | $18.03 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $436.15 | $18.03 – $200.05 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $30.59 – $581.60 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $436.80 | $1.10 – $547.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $436.80 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $436.80 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $438.10 | $80.14 – $449.00 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $439.20 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $440.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $440.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $440.30 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $441.00 | $93.26 – $93.26 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $445.80 | not published |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $445.80 | $60.36 – $60.36 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $450.00 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $451.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $451.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $451.80 | not published |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $452.23 | $28.46 – $1,014.99 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $453.90 | not published |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $455.65 | $81.99 – $467.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $30.68 – $92.34 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $456.60 | $7.47 – $46.75 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $457.38 | $11.91 – $1,120.35 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $458.64 | $30.92 – $637.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $463.40 | $96.98 – $287.32 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $463.40 | $80.52 – $179.41 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $463.80 | $5.66 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $463.80 | $7.47 – $71.56 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $464.75 | $50.05 – $115.59 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $32.37 – $92.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $472.80 | $3.49 – $250.00 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $472.80 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $472.80 | $3.49 – $250.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $473.55 | $27.93 – $1,014.64 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $7.63 – $15.59 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $475.80 | $18.03 – $200.05 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $477.25 | $137.53 – $182.03 |