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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $141.02 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $141.02 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $217.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $141.02 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $141.02 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $321.20 | $46.08 – $141.02 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $322.80 | not published |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $323.62 | $23.67 – $858.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $324.72 | $74.42 – $188.49 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $326.25 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $328.25 | $42.84 – $139.62 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $328.69 | $97.25 – $326.15 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $329.33 | $97.25 – $174.35 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $330.67 | $14.33 – $32.98 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $331.40 | $14.38 – $30.51 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $333.27 | $58.81 – $527.68 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $333.45 | $42.84 – $455.25 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $334.20 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $334.20 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $334.20 | not published |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $334.50 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $334.75 | $42.84 – $252.18 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $335.40 | $42.84 – $252.18 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $336.35 | $79.59 – $364.82 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $336.60 | $52.92 – $138.39 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $336.70 | $42.84 – $252.18 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $337.35 | $42.84 – $252.18 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $337.54 | $56.31 – $972.76 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $338.66 | $105.03 – $105.03 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $339.50 | $11.32 – $426.32 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $341.25 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $341.25 | $105.23 – $194.68 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $341.25 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $341.25 | $91.62 – $179.57 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $341.25 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $341.25 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $341.25 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $341.25 | $104.86 – $205.53 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $341.25 | $106.23 – $310.32 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $341.25 | $102.88 – $201.64 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $341.25 | $103.69 – $203.23 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $341.25 | $93.79 – $525.00 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $341.60 | not published |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $341.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |