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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $224.39 | not published |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $225.72 | $10.63 – $924.12 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $226.69 | $141.68 – $312.34 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $227.20 | $97.13 – $255.60 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $227.50 | not published |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $227.50 | $40.73 – $427.38 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $228.92 | $26.69 – $364.72 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $231.20 | $141.68 – $312.34 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $232.50 | not published |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | GREER, SC | $233.35 | $13.25 – $442.75 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $233.64 | $8.85 – $1,168.20 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $234.75 | $53.55 – $164.66 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $239.30 | $14.73 – $145.62 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $240.00 | $65.44 – $308.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $240.00 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $241.80 | not published |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $242.00 | $80.04 – $318.96 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $242.00 | $80.04 – $318.96 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $242.00 | $80.04 – $318.96 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $242.00 | $80.04 – $318.96 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $242.00 | $80.04 – $318.96 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $242.50 | not published |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $243.75 | $154.56 – $312.34 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $244.00 | $40.64 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.46 – $683.31 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.66 – $417.74 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $244.50 | $82.33 – $293.40 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $244.50 | $39.24 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $244.50 | $39.24 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $244.50 | $82.33 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $244.50 | $39.24 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $244.50 | $35.32 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $244.50 | $35.32 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $244.50 | $35.32 – $293.40 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $244.50 | $48.42 – $89.03 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $244.85 | $7.28 – $228.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $245.05 | $12.24 – $533.66 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $245.45 | $85.21 – $310.64 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $246.65 | $7.68 – $15.52 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $247.03 | $42.74 – $559.65 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $248.30 | $26.44 – $26.44 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $250.00 | $42.75 – $450.25 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $253.55 | $20.56 – $179.11 |