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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $405.00 | $67.52 – $130.07 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $405.60 | $21.12 – $85.30 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $406.80 | not published |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $406.80 | $80.87 – $80.87 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $406.80 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $408.00 | $82.33 – $489.60 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $408.00 | $67.44 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $408.00 | $67.44 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $408.00 | $82.33 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $408.00 | $67.44 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $408.00 | $60.70 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $408.00 | $60.70 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $408.00 | $60.70 – $489.60 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $410.01 | $27.48 – $864.28 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $413.62 | $9.30 – $152.00 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $414.00 | $20.53 – $20.53 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $415.35 | $57.53 – $559.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $415.35 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $420.00 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $422.82 | $62.13 – $638.96 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $424.20 | $29.15 – $95.77 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $424.60 | $35.41 – $179.11 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $424.60 | $35.41 – $179.11 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $428.00 | $28.71 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $428.00 | $51.00 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $428.00 | $48.58 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $428.00 | $28.57 – $117.06 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $428.00 | $48.03 – $117.11 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $428.50 | $9.99 – $399.36 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $430.30 | not published |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $431.40 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $431.40 | not published |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $432.96 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $432.96 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $432.96 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $432.96 | $88.91 – $495.60 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $29.15 – $581.60 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $436.80 | $186.73 – $491.40 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $438.99 | $39.29 – $721.60 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $440.00 | not published |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $441.00 | $56.53 – $303.19 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $442.40 | $92.45 – $497.70 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $442.40 | $92.45 – $497.70 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $443.40 | $29.15 – $95.77 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $449.80 | $1.10 – $547.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $449.80 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $449.80 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $454.80 | $50.91 – $50.91 |