Spine X-ray (single view, one level) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the spine, single view, one level · CPT 72020
$28.00
lowest cash price
$251.00
national median
$2,490.43
highest cash price
897
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $28.00–$2,490.43 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($238.20) → Sep 1, 2026 ($359.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $287.04 | $387.66 | $675.48 |
| Arizona | 24 | $46.17 | $75.33 | $247.94 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $40.80 | $166.40 | $375.00 |
| California | 90 | $63.70 | $350.32 | $808.04 |
| Colorado | 17 | $52.80 | $940.25 | $988.71 |
| Florida | 75 | $241.80 | $618.22 | $2,490.43 |
| Georgia | 25 | $95.32 | $312.00 | $1,485.74 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $240.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $87.50 | $324.00 | $565.92 |
| Indiana | 26 | $128.00 | $171.60 | $599.46 |
| Iowa | 23 | $135.60 | $164.64 | $464.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $75.20 | $276.25 | $691.77 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $96.60 | $292.20 | $602.87 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $133.38 | $133.38 | $133.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $191.35 | $288.60 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $47.60 | $269.00 | $366.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $224.00 | $393.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $43.60 | $122.18 | $210.60 |
| Missouri | 20 | $134.55 | $180.70 | $312.65 |
| Montana | 2 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $182.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $170.94 | $216.00 | $295.59 |
| Nevada | 4 | $159.19 | $268.35 | $374.38 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $365.75 | $365.75 | $365.75 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $59.31 | $94.47 | $121.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $208.32 | $208.32 | $208.32 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $1,696.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $218.83 | $218.83 | $325.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $154.40 | $336.80 | $414.40 |
| Ohio | 66 | $112.20 | $291.00 | $626.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $28.00 | $213.85 | $588.84 |
| Oregon | 13 | $108.54 | $155.25 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $88.00 | $269.60 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $90.50 | $164.50 | $1,497.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $240.80 | $344.00 | $388.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $50.96 | $65.85 | $1,218.50 |
| Texas | 106 | $123.48 | $328.35 | $1,059.78 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $320.00 | $1,147.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $118.40 | $244.00 | $590.10 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $78.00 | $173.00 | $243.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $63.84 | $237.05 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $63.00 | $232.32 | $252.78 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $28.00 | $17.75 – $18.86 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $40.80 | $22.01 – $161.26 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $43.60 | $22.01 – $331.00 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $46.17 | $42.16 – $182.25 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $47.60 | $15.08 – $163.91 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $47.84 | $39.00 – $294.00 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $49.84 | $15.08 – $163.91 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $50.96 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $52.24 | $33.58 – $182.25 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $52.78 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $52.80 | $38.55 – $212.64 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $54.40 | $22.01 – $160.80 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $54.60 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $54.60 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $56.62 | $25.98 – $194.40 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $57.10 | $58.65 – $182.25 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $57.12 | $11.95 – $161.26 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $58.24 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $59.29 | $50.99 – $194.40 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $59.31 | $12.64 – $192.46 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $60.06 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $60.06 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $60.06 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $60.06 | $14.94 – $163.80 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $61.27 | $19.99 – $191.50 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $62.21 | $25.98 – $182.25 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $63.00 | $40.50 – $144.00 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $63.28 | $15.08 – $32.55 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $63.28 | $15.08 – $163.91 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $63.42 | $58.65 – $182.25 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $63.70 | $7.81 – $229.57 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $63.84 | $8.23 – $177.77 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $63.84 | $8.23 – $177.77 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $64.63 | $25.00 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $64.63 | $13.86 – $87.38 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $64.63 | $25.00 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $64.63 | $13.86 – $88.43 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $65.53 | $19.99 – $191.50 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $65.66 | $16.35 – $206.34 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $65.82 | $13.01 – $197.58 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $198.14 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $16.85 – $172.25 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $177.03 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $172.12 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $198.14 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $189.49 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $13.86 – $177.03 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $65.85 | $13.86 – $185.10 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $65.85 | $22.40 – $203.78 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $65.85 | $25.00 – $185.10 |