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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $234.60 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $235.07 | $9.91 – $79.00 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $239.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $239.00 | $92.07 – $173.59 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $240.00 | $72.63 – $270.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $240.00 | $72.63 – $270.00 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $242.55 | $21.03 – $145.62 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $244.00 | $40.64 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.46 – $683.31 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.66 – $417.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $245.52 | $9.30 – $272.21 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $246.35 | $20.53 – $159.62 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $246.69 | $97.69 – $628.30 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $248.30 | $46.25 – $46.25 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $248.80 | $92.45 – $279.90 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $248.80 | $92.45 – $279.90 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $249.60 | $84.80 – $225.81 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $249.75 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $250.80 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $250.80 | $4.55 – $250.00 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $251.35 | $54.95 – $84.53 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $252.50 | not published |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $252.85 | $78.07 – $389.00 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $253.71 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $253.71 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $253.80 | $1.60 – $43.73 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $256.40 | $8.28 – $265.91 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $256.41 | $39.29 – $919.00 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $258.12 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $258.12 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $258.12 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $258.12 | $23.05 – $323.23 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $258.44 | $88.05 – $89.81 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $258.56 | $23.48 – $23.48 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $259.20 | $95.58 – $291.60 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $261.50 | $9.62 – $184.62 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $261.60 | $20.63 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $261.60 | $20.63 – $497.84 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $262.77 | $150.07 – $652.47 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $263.60 | $103.82 – $282.81 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $263.63 | $15.15 – $24.91 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $264.00 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $363.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $375.11 |