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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $359.00 | $18.53 – $117.06 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $359.00 | $32.46 – $117.11 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $359.20 | $92.45 – $404.10 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $360.00 | $82.33 – $432.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $360.00 | $45.60 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $360.00 | $45.60 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $360.00 | $82.33 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $360.00 | $45.60 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $360.00 | $41.04 – $160.04 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $360.00 | $41.04 – $148.20 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $360.00 | $41.04 – $432.00 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $365.75 | $7.35 – $186.21 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $366.40 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $366.40 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $366.40 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $366.40 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $367.20 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $370.00 | not published |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $372.84 | not published |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $373.10 | $80.52 – $179.41 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $374.38 | $24.04 – $903.21 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $374.40 | $18.51 – $54.78 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $374.50 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $375.00 | $63.39 – $300.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $379.80 | $17.80 – $118.50 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $379.95 | $50.73 – $117.25 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $380.80 | $149.46 – $428.40 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $381.50 | $24.02 – $109.34 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $381.60 | $15.35 – $326.40 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $381.60 | $15.35 – $317.04 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $381.60 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $386.40 | $41.89 – $312.06 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $387.60 | not published |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $387.66 | not published |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $388.80 | $24.30 – $437.40 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $392.00 | $29.33 – $302.08 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $393.60 | $92.45 – $442.80 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $393.60 | $92.45 – $442.80 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $395.20 | $75.62 – $547.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $396.00 | $92.41 – $207.07 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $400.40 | $93.26 – $93.26 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $401.50 | $93.26 – $97.92 |