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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $300.18 | $62.13 – $457.66 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $301.00 | $80.04 – $396.72 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $301.00 | $80.04 – $396.72 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $301.00 | $80.04 – $396.72 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $301.00 | $80.04 – $396.72 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $301.00 | $80.04 – $396.72 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $301.60 | $82.33 – $85.63 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $303.25 | $8.95 – $18.29 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $303.32 | $37.15 – $1,107.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $303.32 | $22.24 – $918.81 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $303.50 | $69.76 – $89.65 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $304.00 | $89.00 – $89.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $304.00 | $8.33 – $142.50 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $304.00 | $92.45 – $342.00 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $304.00 | $92.45 – $342.00 |
| 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 | $82.68 – $82.68 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $82.68 – $82.68 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $308.05 | $37.42 – $469.65 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $308.50 | $83.18 – $84.84 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $308.50 | $52.12 – $89.15 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $130.30 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $308.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $308.80 | $28.96 – $347.40 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $309.29 | $8.33 – $203.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $309.29 | $8.33 – $185.57 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $310.05 | $68.68 – $115.59 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $313.20 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $313.20 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $315.15 | $24.75 – $104.60 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $315.48 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $315.48 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $315.48 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $315.48 | $79.41 – $478.00 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $315.60 | $46.75 – $46.75 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $317.80 | $68.98 – $427.38 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $318.00 | $4.59 – $58.67 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $318.82 | $22.24 – $918.81 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $319.20 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $320.40 | $9.04 – $71.56 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $321.06 | $56.20 – $571.74 |