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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $167.50 | $26.69 – $268.00 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $167.50 | $5.41 – $155.68 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $169.50 | not published |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $170.00 | $46.37 – $92.53 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $171.00 | $36.19 – $92.53 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $171.15 | $62.62 – $1,026.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $171.15 | $62.62 – $1,026.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $171.15 | $62.62 – $1,186.64 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $325.33 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $315.05 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $315.05 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $328.75 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.19 – $301.36 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $325.33 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $325.33 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $325.33 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $325.33 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.19 – $315.05 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $315.05 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $171.23 | $6.13 – $308.21 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $171.60 | $59.58 – $335.20 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $172.38 | $0.63 – $80.76 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $172.80 | $26.85 – $283.48 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $173.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $173.00 | not published |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $174.64 | $15.08 – $15.08 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $174.85 | $11.92 – $200.05 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $175.00 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $175.12 | $6.77 – $194.16 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $177.60 | $20.21 – $46.06 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $177.60 | $18.14 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $177.60 | $18.14 – $497.84 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $178.61 | $12.10 – $188.56 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $178.79 | $7.47 – $175.73 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $178.79 | $0.22 – $184.68 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $178.79 | $7.47 – $162.30 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $179.75 | $7.03 – $14.92 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $179.76 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $181.30 | $16.45 – $46.06 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $182.50 | $62.22 – $328.50 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $183.94 | $92.07 – $184.15 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $185.22 | $86.32 – $120.85 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $185.40 | $1.13 – $117.35 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $185.76 | $30.52 – $292.79 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $186.45 | $65.74 – $115.17 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $186.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $186.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $187.20 | $13.00 – $115.59 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $188.40 | $19.01 – $266.90 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $188.40 | $19.01 – $419.44 |