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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $423.00 | $32.09 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $423.00 | $51.92 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $423.00 | $51.92 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $423.00 | $31.94 – $117.06 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $423.00 | $51.92 – $117.11 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $424.20 | $29.15 – $92.34 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $425.10 | $24.14 – $181.05 |
| AHN WEXFORD HOSPITAL | WEXFORD, PA | $425.50 | $10.50 – $281.06 |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $425.60 | not published |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $426.40 | $83.10 – $86.42 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $426.80 | $63.40 – $176.04 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $427.70 | $24.14 – $200.05 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $430.00 | $87.65 – $131.48 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $430.00 | $86.71 – $204.94 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $431.40 | $27.82 – $90.67 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $431.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $432.00 | $83.65 – $486.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $432.75 | $82.33 – $519.30 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $432.75 | $79.26 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $432.75 | $79.26 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $432.75 | $82.33 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $432.75 | $79.26 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $432.75 | $71.33 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $432.75 | $71.33 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $432.75 | $71.33 – $519.30 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $433.68 | $9.92 – $159.37 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $29.15 – $581.60 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $436.80 | $186.73 – $491.40 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $437.50 | $68.98 – $427.38 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $437.58 | not published |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $439.89 | $33.54 – $1,003.00 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $439.92 | $37.30 – $233.14 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $440.00 | $42.66 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $440.00 | $42.66 – $199.53 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $440.48 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $441.00 | $93.26 – $93.26 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $442.00 | $24.14 – $200.05 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $442.00 | $83.18 – $207.70 |