Shoulder X-ray (single view, both shoulders) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the shoulder, single view, both sides · CPT 73020
$29.00
lowest cash price
$263.25
national median
$1,412.76
highest cash price
824
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $29.00–$1,412.76 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($191.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($242.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $315.90 | $390.00 | $602.16 |
| Arizona | 22 | $53.01 | $82.86 | $968.31 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $44.40 | $257.40 | $365.30 |
| California | 66 | $74.27 | $343.20 | $850.17 |
| Colorado | 17 | $52.45 | $631.75 | $851.38 |
| Florida | 82 | $106.00 | $438.75 | $1,412.76 |
| Georgia | 25 | $201.63 | $343.00 | $1,009.75 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $154.24 | $154.24 | $240.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $53.13 | $316.80 | $781.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $183.94 | $325.20 | $1,301.88 |
| Iowa | 27 | $98.12 | $191.51 | $683.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $145.60 | $414.05 | $822.59 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $142.93 | $418.20 | $1,301.88 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Maine | 7 | $179.75 | $244.85 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $47.60 | $359.00 | $651.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $150.40 | $220.00 | $369.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $34.75 | $84.60 | $144.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $36.00 | $145.75 | $499.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $220.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $147.66 | $167.50 | $314.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $106.13 | $387.04 | $539.97 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $393.95 | $393.95 | $393.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $96.23 | $97.46 | $103.69 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $185.22 | $185.22 | $185.22 |
| New York | 23 | $102.60 | $104.19 | $854.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $171.23 | $171.23 | $284.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $144.80 | $212.00 | $385.60 |
| Ohio | 66 | $166.80 | $288.60 | $626.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $29.00 | $224.04 | $575.46 |
| Oregon | 13 | $120.42 | $155.25 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $88.00 | $264.00 | $704.80 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $126.50 | $171.00 | $535.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $196.00 | $282.40 | $386.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $47.61 | $74.76 | $295.68 |
| Texas | 109 | $92.07 | $320.82 | $820.71 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $222.50 | $508.20 |
| Washington | 25 | $171.60 | $244.00 | $541.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $113.50 | $196.00 | $418.20 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $50.73 | $227.50 | $615.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $62.58 | $226.69 | $246.65 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $369.60 | $92.45 – $415.80 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $369.60 | $92.45 – $415.80 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $375.36 | $92.41 – $207.07 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $378.70 | $96.98 – $287.32 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $380.10 | $36.72 – $312.06 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $380.90 | $40.73 – $115.59 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $382.00 | $5.41 – $354.89 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $382.20 | $11.92 – $115.59 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $384.00 | not published |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $384.80 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $384.80 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $384.80 | $83.91 – $83.91 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $384.80 | $85.75 – $85.75 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $385.60 | $21.64 – $433.80 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $386.40 | $21.64 – $434.70 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $387.04 | $21.00 – $914.25 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $387.40 | $89.36 – $91.15 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $388.00 | $5.41 – $193.55 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $388.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $388.20 | not published |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $388.50 | not published |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $388.80 | $13.92 – $173.46 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $390.00 | not published |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $392.34 | $157.01 – $389.75 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $393.95 | $7.03 – $207.13 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $394.55 | $89.25 – $396.37 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $399.27 | $82.18 – $598.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $399.27 | $23.23 – $598.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $399.27 | $21.71 – $598.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $399.27 | $21.71 – $499.09 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $399.27 | $21.71 – $598.90 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $400.40 | $93.26 – $93.26 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $402.60 | $60.36 – $60.36 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $405.00 | $28.43 – $92.34 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $409.20 | $3.07 – $34.97 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $410.40 | $14.46 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $410.40 | $23.03 – $497.84 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $411.45 | $82.33 – $85.63 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $414.05 | $11.92 – $241.75 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $415.10 | not published |