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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $212.02 | $82.91 – $441.18 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $212.02 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $212.33 | $127.23 – $523.59 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $213.18 | $127.23 – $628.30 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $213.50 | $7.47 – $58.15 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $214.89 | $10.81 – $26.74 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $215.15 | $83.91 – $87.27 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $215.25 | $27.45 – $177.02 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $215.25 | $24.34 – $332.87 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $215.25 | $24.34 – $332.87 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $215.25 | $24.34 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $215.25 | $24.34 – $332.87 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $216.45 | $131.83 – $333.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $216.45 | $82.37 – $333.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $218.27 | $28.47 – $361.20 |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $218.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $218.40 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $219.00 | $7.47 – $354.89 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $219.09 | $127.23 – $523.59 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $220.50 | not published |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $221.07 | $17.61 – $326.89 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $222.00 | $38.84 – $386.62 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $222.00 | $39.12 – $387.48 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $223.04 | $48.32 – $292.79 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $223.20 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $224.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $224.00 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $224.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $224.00 | not published |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $225.30 | not published |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $226.15 | $36.48 – $467.68 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $226.80 | $1.60 – $192.52 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $227.50 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $228.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $228.80 | $45.79 – $283.48 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $229.00 | $164.49 – $187.82 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $229.78 | $27.48 – $843.20 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $229.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $229.80 | not published |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $231.00 | $24.73 – $104.60 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $231.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $231.22 | $127.23 – $523.59 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $232.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $232.20 | $22.44 – $326.40 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $232.20 | $22.44 – $317.04 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $232.20 | not published |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $232.70 | $56.60 – $56.60 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $234.50 | $164.49 – $187.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |