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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $145.60 | $6.04 – $146.45 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $145.75 | $17.32 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $145.75 | $27.60 – $156.90 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $146.17 | $14.11 – $163.91 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $146.81 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $146.81 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $146.81 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $147.00 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $147.02 | $22.89 – $524.52 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $147.60 | $6.04 – $228.00 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $147.66 | $26.69 – $263.22 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $148.48 | $21.65 – $835.20 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $150.40 | $45.51 – $169.20 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $151.20 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $153.00 | $45.19 – $89.03 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $154.24 | $10.70 – $330.75 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $154.40 | $42.44 – $194.81 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $155.25 | $15.89 – $177.02 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $155.25 | $14.08 – $332.87 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $155.25 | $14.08 – $332.87 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $155.25 | $14.08 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $155.25 | $14.08 – $332.87 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $156.13 | $28.55 – $230.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $157.15 | $6.77 – $166.97 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $158.58 | $22.89 – $524.52 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $159.15 | $1.13 – $192.52 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $163.20 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $163.38 | $26.69 – $330.65 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $163.38 | $26.69 – $330.65 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $163.38 | $48.83 – $330.65 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $163.38 | $26.69 – $330.65 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $163.38 | $26.69 – $330.65 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $163.38 | $26.69 – $330.65 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $163.46 | $17.80 – $195.30 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $164.97 | $6.77 – $80.83 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $164.97 | $6.77 – $90.94 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $164.97 | $6.77 – $84.55 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $165.00 | not published |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $165.00 | $65.44 – $634.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $165.60 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $165.60 | $54.71 – $169.28 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $165.60 | $62.56 – $134.32 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $165.60 | $63.54 – $86.48 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $166.80 | $28.92 – $275.46 |