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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $257.10 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $257.10 | $29.08 – $31.99 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $258.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $258.00 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $258.40 | $78.20 – $290.70 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $258.83 | $27.75 – $624.45 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $260.00 | $89.36 – $91.15 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $262.43 | $127.23 – $594.27 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $263.20 | $42.97 – $283.48 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $263.93 | $37.15 – $649.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $363.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $375.11 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $82.93 – $375.11 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $264.60 | $4.59 – $58.67 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $265.41 | $165.88 – $365.69 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $268.45 | $17.92 – $559.25 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Joe, FL | $268.80 | $69.27 – $194.81 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $268.80 | $59.35 – $326.69 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $268.80 | $65.38 – $311.03 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $270.20 | $28.74 – $772.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $270.20 | $28.74 – $772.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $270.20 | $28.74 – $772.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $270.20 | $28.74 – $772.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $270.20 | $28.74 – $772.00 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $270.69 | $165.88 – $365.69 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $162.06 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $271.44 | $52.19 – $149.47 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $271.44 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $171.09 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $256.49 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $167.84 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $271.44 | $57.20 – $167.98 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $272.40 | $4.59 – $58.67 |