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
$334.40
national median
$3,314.19
highest cash price
921
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 | 24 | $104.19 | $201.75 | $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 | 35 | $88.00 | $405.00 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $393.00 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $393.00 | not published |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $393.59 | $270.71 – $802.61 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $394.20 | $25.96 – $118.50 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $395.20 | $24.14 – $241.75 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $395.20 | $75.62 – $547.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $397.10 | $41.65 – $198.11 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $402.00 | $49.35 – $89.15 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $123.10 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $402.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $402.50 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $403.65 | $57.53 – $559.25 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $404.40 | not published |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $405.00 | $29.15 – $92.34 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $405.30 | not published |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $410.01 | $32.34 – $864.28 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $412.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $412.80 | $19.99 – $173.46 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $412.80 | $71.54 – $95.12 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $412.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $412.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $412.80 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $413.05 | $10.37 – $223.01 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $415.19 | $38.56 – $1,262.01 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $415.80 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $418.55 | $39.76 – $523.19 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $418.55 | $39.76 – $627.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $418.55 | $39.76 – $627.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $418.55 | $116.73 – $558.07 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $419.40 | $29.15 – $104.52 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $420.42 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $420.42 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $420.42 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $420.42 | $88.91 – $495.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $422.40 | $65.74 – $167.79 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $422.40 | $14.38 – $251.84 |