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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $255.00 | not published |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $255.00 | $65.44 – $634.00 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $256.23 | $37.55 – $456.30 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $257.40 | $11.92 – $179.57 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $258.62 | $22.89 – $519.03 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $259.05 | $20.56 – $198.11 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $259.80 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $260.00 | $11.92 – $179.57 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $260.40 | not published |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $261.60 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $261.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $263.25 | $39.24 – $87.52 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $263.25 | $39.24 – $87.52 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $264.00 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $264.00 | $14.46 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $264.00 | $18.14 – $497.84 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $264.16 | $86.33 – $181.24 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $363.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $100.77 – $375.11 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $59.31 – $375.11 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $265.20 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $268.00 | $7.47 – $182.67 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $268.60 | $21.71 – $335.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $271.70 | $11.92 – $200.05 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $272.88 | $51.11 – $379.00 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $273.00 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $274.20 | $1.13 – $27.33 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $274.30 | $11.92 – $179.57 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $274.41 | $15.34 – $323.23 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $277.56 | $24.82 – $848.10 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $279.40 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $279.40 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $3.07 – $34.97 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $282.40 | $120.73 – $317.70 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $284.00 | $101.18 – $319.50 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $284.00 | $83.18 – $207.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $287.50 | not published |