Full Spine X-ray (Scoliosis Survey) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the thoracolumbar spine including skull, cervical and sacral spine, 2 to 3 views · CPT 72082
$46.76
lowest cash price
$355.00
national median
$3,501.08
highest cash price
875
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $46.76–$3,501.08 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($402.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($523.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $456.96 | $1,105.26 | $1,215.24 |
| Arizona | 21 | $112.10 | $166.38 | $1,290.34 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $66.00 | $335.40 | $764.00 |
| California | 87 | $102.97 | $371.04 | $1,432.79 |
| Colorado | 17 | $87.65 | $427.25 | $3,342.00 |
| Florida | 75 | $186.57 | $802.25 | $3,214.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $123.44 | $341.25 | $566.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $139.52 | $139.52 | $616.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $127.50 | $354.60 | $923.76 |
| Indiana | 26 | $250.12 | $386.40 | $3,501.08 |
| Iowa | 28 | $178.28 | $284.70 | $961.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $141.60 | $466.33 | $2,327.99 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $146.21 | $648.00 | $3,501.08 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Maine | 7 | $331.40 | $473.75 | $1,166.15 |
| Maryland | 2 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $110.32 | $393.00 | $592.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $253.06 | $377.86 | $520.80 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $72.24 | $110.00 | $250.80 |
| Missouri | 20 | $304.20 | $324.72 | $2,543.77 |
| Montana | 2 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $294.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $133.63 | $301.98 | $606.95 |
| Nevada | 4 | $68.88 | $76.28 | $233.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $708.20 | $708.20 | $708.20 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $67.03 | $117.81 | $227.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $199.08 | $199.08 | $199.08 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,778.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $236.50 | $409.40 | $409.40 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $301.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $69.00 | $356.85 | $976.99 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $148.46 | $350.35 | $1,081.92 |
| Oregon | 12 | $56.16 | $485.25 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $162.50 | $501.60 | $1,154.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $219.00 | $393.00 | $1,519.50 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $442.40 | $576.00 | $634.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $46.76 | $69.30 | $2,167.56 |
| Texas | 108 | $107.55 | $464.96 | $3,370.11 |
| Virginia | 41 | $67.85 | $183.00 | $2,112.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $159.20 | $424.80 | $1,335.89 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $99.00 | $184.00 | $569.00 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $83.79 | $375.00 | $1,119.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $94.08 | $350.59 | $381.47 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $372.50 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $374.50 | $231.00 – $263.76 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $374.88 | $8.81 – $463.94 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $375.70 | $42.84 – $222.38 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $376.99 | $239.04 – $483.06 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $377.25 | $105.95 – $264.88 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $377.50 | $105.02 – $420.09 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $377.86 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $377.86 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $377.86 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $453.60 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $378.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $378.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $378.00 | $98.91 – $453.60 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $378.00 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $379.50 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $380.00 | $160.73 – $634.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $380.82 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $380.82 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $380.82 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $380.82 | $91.15 – $495.60 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $381.47 | $16.32 – $32.98 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $383.50 | $231.00 – $263.76 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $385.80 | $49.60 – $109.49 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $385.80 | $30.53 – $126.72 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $386.40 | $8.38 – $250.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $388.00 | $81.35 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $388.00 | $81.35 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $388.00 | $103.58 – $103.58 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $388.00 | $81.35 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $388.00 | $81.35 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $388.00 | $81.35 – $280.20 |