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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $560.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $560.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $560.00 | $4.90 – $560.00 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $560.30 | $35.25 – $669.60 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $560.30 | $35.25 – $775.80 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $775.80 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $775.80 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $775.80 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $775.80 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $775.80 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $560.30 | $34.17 – $669.60 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $562.32 | $17.91 – $352.57 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $562.32 | $17.91 – $352.57 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $562.32 | $17.91 – $352.57 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $562.80 | $3.49 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $565.20 | $3.49 – $250.00 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $570.40 | not published |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $576.00 | $80.87 – $80.87 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $576.00 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $576.10 | $87.42 – $174.84 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $576.10 | $87.57 – $175.13 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $579.32 | $86.33 – $198.52 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $582.50 | $49.22 – $93.02 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $582.60 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $582.64 | $31.11 – $179.11 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $588.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $595.32 | $24.39 – $165.36 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $599.00 | $4.90 – $336.00 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $600.98 | $86.33 – $181.24 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $601.04 | $7.14 – $234.40 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $602.00 | $27.00 – $130.86 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $603.20 | $18.03 – $181.05 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $604.20 | $93.26 – $95.12 |