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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $123.76 | $88.05 – $89.81 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $125.00 | $27.26 – $151.08 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $125.00 | $27.26 – $151.08 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $125.00 | $27.26 – $151.08 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $125.00 | $27.26 – $151.08 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $126.73 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $127.00 | not published |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $128.40 | $27.02 – $171.20 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $131.10 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $131.10 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $134.00 | not published |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $134.37 | $24.39 – $212.75 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $134.88 | $58.65 – $347.17 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $139.05 | $111.73 – $1,748.50 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $139.84 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $142.79 | $45.10 – $391.59 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $144.00 | $79.21 – $176.47 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $144.21 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $144.21 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $144.21 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $144.21 | $18.80 – $90.11 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $144.32 | $22.59 – $811.80 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $144.69 | $28.74 – $204.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $144.69 | $28.74 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $144.69 | $28.74 – $204.00 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $144.90 | $7.46 – $119.25 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $144.90 | $89.84 – $312.34 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $145.53 | $7.81 – $229.57 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $145.60 | $6.32 – $172.14 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $147.00 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $147.50 | $36.96 – $89.03 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $147.50 | $80.94 – $89.03 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $148.24 | $1.17 – $135.87 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $153.44 | $18.41 – $163.91 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $153.90 | $8.23 – $20.56 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $155.18 | $7.57 – $69.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $155.47 | $34.29 – $229.89 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $157.19 | $17.92 – $17.92 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $157.94 | $12.68 – $188.56 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $157.94 | $12.68 – $188.56 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $160.32 | $11.18 – $411.25 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $160.80 | $29.29 – $180.90 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $160.92 | $17.91 – $323.23 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $161.00 | $5.66 – $156.99 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $161.70 | $45.28 – $84.53 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $162.60 | $95.55 – $956.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $162.60 | $95.55 – $956.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $162.60 | $95.55 – $1,105.52 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $163.08 | $7.57 – $18.00 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $166.40 | $50.36 – $187.20 |