Neck (Cervical Spine) X-ray (2 to 3 views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the cervical spine, 2 to 3 views · CPT 72040
$41.00
lowest cash price
$333.83
national median
$3,314.19
highest cash price
918
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $41.00–$3,314.19 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($307.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($476.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $437.58 | $612.30 | $726.96 |
| Arizona | 24 | $70.30 | $114.70 | $629.22 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $72.90 | $206.05 | $458.00 |
| California | 90 | $135.66 | $431.60 | $1,166.37 |
| Colorado | 17 | $53.86 | $1,266.44 | $1,344.25 |
| Florida | 78 | $91.20 | $1,092.88 | $3,314.19 |
| Georgia | 25 | $101.53 | $440.00 | $1,791.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $129.92 | $129.92 | $306.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $140.00 | $439.92 | $696.96 |
| Indiana | 26 | $169.25 | $249.60 | $1,163.00 |
| Iowa | 29 | $94.40 | $251.55 | $685.10 |
| Kansas | 11 | $252.40 | $680.98 | $2,225.98 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $183.25 | $379.80 | $1,163.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $134.68 | $134.68 | $134.68 |
| Maine | 7 | $282.65 | $384.60 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $423.00 | $476.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $257.66 | $496.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $71.40 | $129.78 | $236.70 |
| Missouri | 21 | $118.50 | $283.25 | $912.18 |
| Montana | 2 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $241.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $187.58 | $211.68 | $371.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $226.19 | $374.95 | $523.10 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $91.33 | $103.69 | $208.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $285.60 | $285.60 | $285.60 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $754.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $299.28 | $299.28 | $442.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $205.60 | $256.00 | $445.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $166.50 | $382.80 | $816.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $41.00 | $287.30 | $582.07 |
| Oregon | 13 | $147.42 | $246.75 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $88.00 | $394.20 | $770.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $163.00 | $343.50 | $1,147.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $275.20 | $432.00 | $505.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $53.48 | $69.30 | $1,647.26 |
| Texas | 109 | $147.00 | $378.40 | $2,598.56 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $402.00 | $2,085.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $127.26 | $271.24 | $717.50 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $121.00 | $195.50 | $639.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $91.20 | $304.15 | $750.92 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $330.88 | $360.02 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $328.80 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $330.88 | $206.80 – $455.90 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $330.89 | $37.27 – $812.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $332.25 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $333.00 | $16.50 – $444.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $333.00 | $37.27 – $1,419.00 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $333.11 | $41.48 – $688.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $333.83 | $9.92 – $163.57 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $333.83 | $9.92 – $184.02 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $333.83 | $9.92 – $171.08 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $334.40 | $92.45 – $376.20 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $334.40 | $92.45 – $376.20 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $336.60 | $80.87 – $80.87 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $336.60 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $337.46 | $206.80 – $455.90 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $338.50 | $39.84 – $92.53 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $340.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $342.75 | $82.33 – $164.66 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $343.50 | $53.05 – $89.03 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $348.61 | $62.13 – $673.40 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $349.05 | $83.10 – $83.93 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $349.53 | $56.38 – $622.44 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $350.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $350.00 | not published |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $350.88 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $352.59 | $9.92 – $165.27 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $352.62 | $22.69 – $440.77 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $352.62 | $22.69 – $323.23 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $352.62 | $22.69 – $440.77 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $352.62 | $22.69 – $440.77 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $352.91 | $9.84 – $290.44 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $354.25 | $68.68 – $115.59 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $355.63 | $54.43 – $542.19 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $355.79 | $225.60 – $455.90 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $357.20 | $42.75 – $450.25 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $357.60 | not published |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $359.25 | not published |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $360.02 | $11.52 – $23.28 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $360.85 | $53.45 – $303.19 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $364.80 | $39.76 – $42.94 |