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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $240.00 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $240.80 | $72.87 – $270.90 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $240.99 | not published |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $240.99 | $24.61 – $24.61 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $240.99 | $17.68 – $20.91 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $241.00 | $127.23 – $594.27 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $241.09 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $241.33 | $22.24 – $885.60 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $241.53 | $33.44 – $393.42 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $241.80 | $16.95 – $173.46 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $241.92 | $84.80 – $225.81 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $241.95 | $127.23 – $713.12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $242.40 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $244.50 | $28.47 – $404.60 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $244.80 | $1.49 – $40.08 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $245.05 | $16.64 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $245.05 | $16.64 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $245.05 | $16.64 – $200.05 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $245.50 | $37.42 – $392.80 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $246.00 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $246.42 | $26.00 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $246.42 | $26.00 – $323.23 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $246.42 | $26.00 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $246.42 | $26.00 – $323.23 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $246.75 | $22.22 – $177.02 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $246.75 | $19.70 – $332.87 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $246.75 | $19.70 – $332.87 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $246.75 | $19.70 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $246.75 | $19.70 – $332.87 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $248.30 | $38.82 – $38.82 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $248.66 | $127.23 – $594.27 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $249.17 | $27.63 – $533.93 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $249.60 | $197.64 – $401.36 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $249.60 | $82.37 – $384.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $250.07 | $8.33 – $250.06 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $250.33 | $8.43 – $19.40 |
| 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 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $250.42 | $37.15 – $423.34 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $252.00 | not published |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $255.60 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $255.96 | $43.45 – $1,173.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $256.10 | $26.00 – $115.59 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |