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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $139.33 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $140.84 | $30.40 – $502.46 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $143.07 | $26.00 – $162.26 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $144.06 | $22.18 – $127.70 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $144.21 | $33.75 – $229.85 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $146.50 | $49.75 – $89.03 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $146.79 | $25.17 – $251.64 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $147.00 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $147.87 | $36.05 – $204.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $147.87 | $36.05 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $147.87 | $36.05 – $204.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $150.23 | $71.28 – $340.34 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $151.19 | $29.52 – $191.50 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $151.28 | $19.13 – $127.70 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $151.28 | $19.13 – $127.70 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $151.48 | $19.51 – $206.34 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $151.85 | $86.91 – $286.65 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $151.91 | $30.40 – $502.46 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $152.76 | $74.10 – $273.60 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $153.60 | $19.00 – $204.80 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $154.80 | $31.37 – $88.15 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $156.28 | $55.44 – $991.23 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $156.28 | $55.44 – $803.70 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $156.28 | $55.44 – $803.70 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $156.28 | $29.08 – $759.05 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $156.50 | not published |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $159.04 | $27.74 – $894.60 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $159.50 | $29.52 – $193.95 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $159.90 | $30.40 – $200.20 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $160.20 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $160.80 | $28.96 – $180.90 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $161.00 | not published |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $161.20 | $103.82 – $282.81 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $163.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $163.80 | $5.96 – $178.92 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $164.22 | $0.83 – $121.58 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $166.40 | $88.05 – $89.81 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $166.80 | $39.45 – $275.46 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $168.15 | $1.49 – $166.12 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $168.64 | $13.76 – $376.25 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $169.00 | $73.58 – $260.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $169.65 | $88.49 – $365.69 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $171.00 | not published |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $171.09 | $43.14 – $468.18 |