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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $121.00 | $12.19 – $655.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $121.32 | $24.82 – $424.11 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $121.80 | not published |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $122.18 | $77.05 – $78.59 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $123.48 | $21.05 – $195.53 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $125.61 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $125.61 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $125.61 | $26.32 – $204.00 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $128.00 | $92.07 – $184.15 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $129.28 | $22.59 – $727.20 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $129.65 | $25.39 – $162.47 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $132.00 | $30.52 – $292.79 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $132.21 | $111.73 – $1,909.70 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $133.38 | $51.80 – $181.11 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $134.00 | $5.66 – $156.99 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $134.10 | $77.05 – $78.59 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $134.40 | $23.54 – $69.57 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $134.40 | $18.08 – $497.84 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $134.40 | $18.08 – $497.84 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $134.55 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $135.60 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $136.21 | $17.79 – $225.40 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $136.50 | $5.66 – $155.68 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $136.50 | $1.13 – $192.52 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $136.80 | not published |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $137.50 | $62.22 – $247.50 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $138.51 | $8.23 – $19.72 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $140.00 | $75.85 – $634.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $140.10 | $74.59 – $840.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $140.10 | $74.59 – $840.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $140.10 | $74.59 – $971.36 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $141.24 | $23.07 – $177.24 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $142.37 | $20.70 – $170.10 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $142.80 | $22.47 – $190.40 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $144.00 | $79.21 – $176.47 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $144.10 | $14.00 – $104.60 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $144.17 | $40.70 – $367.64 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $144.67 | $24.82 – $423.34 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $145.60 | $13.86 – $179.57 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $146.50 | $69.76 – $89.65 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $146.90 | $39.13 – $39.13 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $147.00 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $148.20 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $148.20 | $54.71 – $227.24 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $148.20 | $83.98 – $180.31 |