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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $912.18 | $35.14 – $71.77 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $947.00 | $89.53 – $240.83 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $958.88 | $26.84 – $182.03 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $971.04 | $201.94 – $201.94 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $983.29 | $39.16 – $112.07 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $1,012.37 | $21.62 – $95.13 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $1,019.28 | $86.33 – $181.24 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $1,020.34 | $77.67 – $183.37 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $1,063.35 | $111.93 – $201.47 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $1,078.00 | $54.17 – $182.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $1,079.10 | $39.16 – $112.07 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $1,084.99 | $40.27 – $182.03 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,088.71 | $37.27 – $417.36 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $1,092.88 | $86.33 – $172.96 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,095.48 | $117.28 – $140.58 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $1,132.67 | $39.76 – $116.51 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,134.82 | $39.76 – $112.07 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,143.42 | $121.09 – $151.14 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,147.00 | $22.62 – $154.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $1,147.00 | $21.75 – $154.09 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $1,163.00 | $17.01 – $2,325.99 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $1,163.00 | $88.05 – $3,101.32 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $1,163.00 | $1,550.66 – $3,101.32 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $1,163.00 | $91.74 – $3,101.32 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $1,163.00 | $88.05 – $3,152.49 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $1,163.00 | $37.43 – $3,101.32 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $1,163.00 | $88.05 – $3,101.32 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,166.37 | $123.56 – $177.66 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,266.44 | $53.39 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,266.44 | $53.39 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,266.44 | $53.39 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,266.44 | $53.39 – $171.72 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,266.44 | $53.39 – $169.83 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $1,337.00 | $28.87 – $187.71 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $1,344.25 | $25.13 – $258.24 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,375.77 | $31.41 – $229.85 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,461.08 | $93.15 – $206.53 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $1,461.08 | $135.38 – $135.38 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,513.05 | $39.76 – $112.07 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $1,568.00 | $44.13 – $182.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $1,583.00 | $182.03 – $411.83 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $1,647.26 | $15.78 – $95.13 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,698.45 | $77.67 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,791.99 | $47.97 – $251.44 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $1,799.90 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,826.77 | $80.04 – $165.94 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $1,878.16 | $90.88 – $205.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $1,921.25 | $137.53 – $466.68 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $2,020.82 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $2,020.82 | $134.30 – $134.30 |