Mid and Lower Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) X-ray cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the thoracolumbar spine, 2 or more views · CPT 72080
$47.70
lowest cash price
$288.00
national median
$2,778.62
highest cash price
859
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $47.70–$2,778.62 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($292.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($428.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $249.60 | $485.16 | $735.54 |
| Arizona | 23 | $64.98 | $102.29 | $315.35 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $67.35 | $175.50 | $486.00 |
| California | 89 | $64.02 | $347.31 | $1,149.03 |
| Colorado | 17 | $70.05 | $1,052.00 | $1,508.00 |
| Florida | 75 | $158.27 | $961.00 | $2,778.62 |
| Georgia | 25 | $152.74 | $304.20 | $1,162.81 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $249.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $121.77 | $200.00 | $649.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $227.50 | $234.60 | $1,007.48 |
| Iowa | 24 | $148.20 | $197.82 | $413.62 |
| Kansas | 11 | $84.80 | $528.60 | $2,327.99 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $108.00 | $315.60 | $1,007.48 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $192.14 | $192.14 | $192.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $261.50 | $428.50 | $627.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $54.88 | $311.00 | $428.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $171.81 | $212.02 | $442.40 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $77.20 | $119.28 | $258.44 |
| Missouri | 20 | $166.40 | $231.00 | $1,613.97 |
| Montana | 2 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $228.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $148.57 | $197.82 | $328.95 |
| Nevada | 4 | $149.54 | $280.65 | $391.54 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $79.98 | $97.54 | $168.08 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $304.50 | $304.50 | $304.50 |
| New York | 20 | $66.60 | $104.19 | $907.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $279.88 | $279.88 | $593.67 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $172.00 | $240.00 | $369.60 |
| Ohio | 63 | $58.20 | $348.00 | $533.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $65.00 | $273.00 | $552.50 |
| Oregon | 13 | $128.52 | $215.25 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $124.50 | $396.00 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $155.00 | $356.85 | $1,229.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $259.20 | $367.20 | $561.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $63.84 | $76.35 | $1,033.09 |
| Texas | 111 | $57.96 | $361.55 | $2,693.45 |
| Virginia | 41 | $47.70 | $472.00 | $2,216.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $171.60 | $244.00 | $981.40 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $108.00 | $192.50 | $220.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $99.18 | $304.15 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $78.96 | $198.33 | $200.69 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $47.70 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $47.70 | not published |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $54.88 | $23.13 – $163.91 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $57.96 | $31.74 – $195.53 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $58.20 | not published |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $63.84 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $64.02 | $10.27 – $157.01 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $64.98 | $58.65 – $256.50 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $65.00 | $25.64 – $25.92 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $66.12 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $66.60 | $33.12 – $269.80 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $67.35 | $26.00 – $161.26 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $68.40 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $68.40 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $70.05 | $51.14 – $212.64 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $71.82 | $27.11 – $120.18 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $72.96 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $73.53 | $47.84 – $256.50 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $75.21 | $37.52 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $75.21 | $22.19 – $87.38 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $75.21 | $37.52 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $75.21 | $22.19 – $88.43 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $75.24 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $75.24 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $75.24 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $75.24 | $23.91 – $205.20 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $198.14 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.35 | $26.97 – $172.25 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $76.35 | $16.13 – $177.03 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $172.12 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $198.14 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $189.49 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $177.03 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $76.35 | $22.19 – $185.10 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $76.35 | $22.40 – $203.78 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $76.35 | $37.52 – $185.10 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $76.35 | $37.52 – $185.10 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $76.35 | $22.19 – $172.12 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $77.20 | $35.14 – $331.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $78.96 | $50.76 – $180.48 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $79.69 | $38.47 – $273.60 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $79.98 | $31.18 – $191.50 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $80.37 | $58.65 – $256.50 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $81.20 | $23.13 – $51.42 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $81.20 | $23.13 – $163.91 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $82.20 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $82.30 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $82.34 | $39.00 – $294.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $82.47 | $19.08 – $191.50 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $83.45 | $58.65 – $273.60 |