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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $2,177.15 | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $2,178.58 | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $2,216.00 | $35.43 – $182.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $2,263.00 | $137.53 – $536.30 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $2,327.99 | $29.15 – $107.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $2,363.74 | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | $2,550.00 | $182.03 – $511.59 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $2,693.45 | $34.75 – $109.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $2,778.62 | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $29.15 – $107.26 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $29.15 – $107.26 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $29.15 – $107.26 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $29.15 – $107.26 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $36.30 – $199.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $137.53 – $561.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $137.53 – $561.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $182.03 – $502.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $137.53 – $561.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $182.03 – $532.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $137.53 – $532.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $182.03 – $527.41 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $182.03 – $511.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $182.03 – $527.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $182.03 – $510.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $137.53 – $561.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $507.82 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $182.03 – $556.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $137.53 – $556.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $182.03 – $510.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $182.03 – $495.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $137.53 – $556.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $137.53 – $536.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $182.03 – $490.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $182.03 – $532.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $182.03 – $482.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $182.03 – $489.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $182.03 – $518.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $137.53 – $556.92 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $24.32 – $222.35 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $25.14 – $217.97 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $25.04 – $182.03 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $23.40 – $182.03 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $24.02 – $202.22 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $34.05 – $204.48 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $34.05 – $204.48 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $34.75 – $204.48 |