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 Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $277.20 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $277.20 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $277.50 | $119.90 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $277.50 | $119.90 – $634.00 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $277.50 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $277.74 | $22.69 – $323.23 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $279.76 | $99.10 – $335.20 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $279.87 | $127.23 – $668.84 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $281.40 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $4.59 – $250.00 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $281.60 | $85.04 – $194.81 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $282.65 | $10.27 – $21.69 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $283.20 | $66.97 – $318.60 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $283.25 | $21.53 – $104.60 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $285.60 | $86.32 – $120.85 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $286.00 | $24.14 – $159.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $287.30 | $24.14 – $200.05 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $288.80 | $37.27 – $1,054.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $288.80 | $32.34 – $874.82 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $289.85 | $21.03 – $145.62 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $291.06 | $32.35 – $269.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $291.20 | $24.14 – $200.05 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $293.50 | $77.83 – $194.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $293.50 | $77.83 – $194.81 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $294.35 | $53.45 – $303.19 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $295.36 | $127.23 – $668.84 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $297.00 | $9.92 – $329.30 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $297.24 | $62.13 – $673.40 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $568.62 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $550.67 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $550.67 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $574.61 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.17 – $526.72 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $568.62 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $568.62 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $568.62 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $568.62 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.17 – $550.67 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $550.67 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $299.28 | $9.08 – $538.70 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $303.56 | $32.34 – $874.82 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $304.00 | $89.00 – $89.00 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $64.56 – $166.13 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $72.00 – $72.00 |