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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $462.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $463.20 | $3.07 – $34.97 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $466.56 | $24.78 – $648.00 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $29.75 – $92.34 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $7.28 – $14.92 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $474.71 | $87.42 – $174.84 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $474.71 | $87.57 – $175.13 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $490.20 | $15.71 – $326.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $490.75 | $11.92 – $181.05 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $349.69 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $170.47 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $174.84 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $492.50 | $57.16 – $57.16 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $492.50 | $55.48 – $170.47 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $494.00 | $6.14 – $608.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $499.85 | $12.18 – $341.40 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $500.00 | not published |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $503.00 | $25.00 – $109.40 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $507.20 | $24.12 – $497.84 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $508.20 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $508.20 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $508.20 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $508.20 | not published |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $508.53 | $77.67 – $201.75 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $518.70 | not published |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $528.00 | $80.87 – $80.87 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $533.58 | $15.34 – $323.23 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $535.50 | $48.42 – $93.02 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $536.90 | $6.39 – $646.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $536.90 | $5.72 – $380.00 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $539.97 | $21.00 – $914.25 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $541.80 | $69.94 – $311.23 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $542.40 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $558.69 | $21.71 – $165.36 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $566.11 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $566.11 | $134.30 – $134.30 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $566.11 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $566.11 | $76.59 – $210.76 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $566.11 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $570.22 | $15.34 – $323.23 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $575.46 | $20.56 – $179.11 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $582.60 | $18.57 – $69.06 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $582.60 | $18.57 – $90.67 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $584.40 | $50.91 – $50.91 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $585.48 | $158.83 – $158.83 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $599.20 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $599.20 | $118.00 – $118.00 |