Shoulder AC Joint X-ray (both sides) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of both acromioclavicular joints, with or without weighted distraction · CPT 73050
$16.80
lowest cash price
$270.20
national median
$2,406.36
highest cash price
870
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $16.80–$2,406.36 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($303.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($500.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $241.92 | $581.88 | $818.22 |
| Arizona | 22 | $57.19 | $93.31 | $418.49 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $58.05 | $219.05 | $474.00 |
| California | 90 | $92.52 | $322.40 | $1,339.26 |
| Colorado | 17 | $87.30 | $1,147.25 | $2,105.77 |
| Florida | 70 | $230.33 | $668.31 | $2,406.36 |
| Georgia | 25 | $171.09 | $271.44 | $1,162.81 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $168.64 | $168.64 | $240.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $118.47 | $391.80 | $764.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $186.12 | $234.60 | $972.74 |
| Iowa | 25 | $129.60 | $249.60 | $542.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $205.20 | $1,061.26 | $1,851.93 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $80.26 | $345.21 | $972.74 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $177.06 | $177.06 | $177.06 |
| Maine | 7 | $287.40 | $423.80 | $714.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $58.80 | $428.00 | $548.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $240.80 | $470.40 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $57.42 | $102.48 | $166.40 |
| Missouri | 20 | $230.10 | $315.15 | $1,107.84 |
| Montana | 2 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $263.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $175.96 | $204.54 | $308.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $152.76 | $185.53 | $258.83 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $683.75 | $683.75 | $683.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $59.34 | $97.54 | $173.28 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $234.36 | $234.36 | $234.36 |
| New York | 22 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $1,071.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $210.68 | $210.68 | $524.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $160.80 | $308.80 | $330.40 |
| Ohio | 66 | $58.20 | $395.20 | $584.35 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $45.00 | $200.85 | $596.89 |
| Oregon | 13 | $104.30 | $246.75 | $456.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $90.50 | $224.00 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $121.00 | $293.50 | $1,192.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $337.60 | $356.00 | $461.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $67.85 | $102.76 | $1,096.61 |
| Texas | 112 | $81.60 | $257.10 | $2,242.10 |
| Virginia | 39 | $58.20 | $301.00 | $1,891.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $161.20 | $250.40 | $724.50 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $16.80 | $183.50 | $323.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $50.73 | $295.00 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $55.44 | $265.41 | $288.78 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $272.80 | $16.76 – $251.84 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $274.50 | $81.54 – $349.69 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $275.25 | not published |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $276.00 | $53.05 – $92.53 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $276.12 | $37.42 – $439.92 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $279.99 | $79.14 – $713.12 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $282.70 | $28.71 – $179.11 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $283.50 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $283.58 | $8.33 – $301.30 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $285.39 | $180.96 – $365.69 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $285.78 | $9.59 – $157.01 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $287.40 | $8.65 – $18.29 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $287.95 | $17.83 – $559.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $287.95 | $63.39 – $194.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $287.95 | $63.39 – $194.81 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $288.78 | $9.60 – $19.40 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $291.91 | $24.18 – $145.62 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $293.24 | $37.15 – $631.21 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $293.30 | $60.37 – $439.96 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $293.30 | $31.12 – $439.96 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $293.30 | $29.08 – $439.96 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $293.30 | $29.08 – $366.63 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $293.30 | $29.08 – $439.96 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $293.50 | $53.05 – $89.03 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $293.80 | $16.64 – $241.75 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $294.00 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $294.00 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $295.32 | $37.15 – $585.06 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $296.00 | $39.84 – $92.53 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $296.43 | $37.15 – $639.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $297.00 | $4.59 – $58.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $297.00 | $4.59 – $58.67 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $298.35 | $44.69 – $44.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $299.18 | $29.08 – $373.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $299.18 | $29.08 – $448.77 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $299.18 | $29.08 – $448.77 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $299.18 | $94.74 – $398.90 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $300.08 | $15.49 – $1,387.65 |