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 Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $249.60 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $249.60 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $249.60 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $249.60 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $250.40 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $250.40 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $250.40 | $40.64 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $250.40 | $40.46 – $683.31 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $250.40 | $40.66 – $417.74 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $250.90 | $66.14 – $66.14 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $251.40 | $33.12 – $377.10 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $251.55 | $153.21 – $387.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $251.55 | $146.29 – $435.61 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $251.55 | $147.91 – $387.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $251.55 | $199.19 – $404.49 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $251.55 | $82.37 – $387.00 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $252.40 | $8.83 – $220.95 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $256.00 | $77.47 – $288.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $256.00 | $77.47 – $288.00 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $256.87 | $25.02 – $25.02 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $257.05 | $127.23 – $668.84 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $257.40 | $6.82 – $396.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $257.66 | $85.21 – $310.64 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $261.31 | $9.92 – $277.64 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $261.60 | $60.36 – $60.36 |
| 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 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $101.06 – $375.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $265.00 | not published |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $268.20 | $10.04 – $46.75 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $269.10 | $1.60 – $48.75 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $269.16 | $9.92 – $269.16 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $269.30 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $269.85 | $53.45 – $326.69 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $269.85 | $65.38 – $311.03 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $270.00 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $270.50 | $54.43 – $432.80 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $271.24 | $127.23 – $668.84 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $272.00 | $87.42 – $349.69 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $272.31 | $127.23 – $802.61 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $272.50 | not published |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $272.50 | $119.90 – $634.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $273.00 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $273.60 | $7.98 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $273.60 | $10.04 – $71.56 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $273.73 | $37.27 – $423.34 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $274.95 | $24.14 – $115.59 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $275.00 | $24.73 – $104.60 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $275.00 | $119.90 – $440.00 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $275.20 | $101.48 – $309.60 |