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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $981.24 | $117.28 – $156.52 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $981.40 | $96.98 – $311.23 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $1,007.48 | $13.54 – $2,014.97 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $1,007.48 | $88.05 – $2,686.62 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $1,007.48 | $1,343.31 – $2,686.62 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $1,007.48 | $78.04 – $2,686.62 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $1,007.48 | $86.90 – $2,730.95 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $1,007.48 | $31.84 – $2,686.62 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $1,007.48 | $88.05 – $2,686.62 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,014.34 | $86.33 – $151.68 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,017.13 | $39.29 – $371.30 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $1,033.09 | $21.93 – $83.86 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $1,052.00 | $24.32 – $258.24 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $1,054.43 | $85.22 – $194.11 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $1,054.43 | $85.22 – $194.11 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,059.78 | $34.75 – $95.30 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,072.53 | $121.09 – $168.28 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $1,075.06 | $34.23 – $109.34 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $1,138.25 | $90.88 – $205.99 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,149.03 | $123.56 – $197.80 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,162.81 | $43.83 – $251.44 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,228.75 | $80.04 – $165.94 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,229.00 | $21.23 – $154.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $1,229.00 | $20.42 – $154.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,349.40 | $34.75 – $109.34 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,357.40 | $93.15 – $206.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $1,402.26 | $34.75 – $109.34 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $1,412.76 | $135.38 – $135.38 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,441.33 | $45.38 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,441.33 | $45.38 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,441.33 | $45.38 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,441.33 | $45.38 – $171.72 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,441.33 | $45.38 – $169.83 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $1,493.17 | $77.67 – $183.37 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $1,508.00 | $25.14 – $532.21 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $1,525.00 | $42.71 – $182.03 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,546.05 | $31.74 – $229.85 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,562.17 | $77.67 – $201.75 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $1,613.97 | $35.71 – $71.77 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $1,624.35 | not published |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $1,631.43 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $1,631.43 | $134.30 – $134.30 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $1,631.43 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $1,631.43 | $76.59 – $210.76 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $1,631.43 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $1,738.00 | $32.07 – $182.03 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $1,738.00 | $27.94 – $182.03 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $1,772.28 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,971.35 | $34.23 – $109.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $2,028.44 | $182.03 – $518.51 |