Tailbone (Sacrum and Coccyx) X-ray cost at US hospitals

X-ray of the sacrum and coccyx, 2 or more views · CPT 72220

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Tailbone (Sacrum and Coccyx) X-ray

Two or more x-rays of the very bottom of the spine — the wedge-shaped sacrum and the small tailbone below it. It is most often taken after a backward fall onto a hard surface. True fractures down there are uncommon; bruising and stretched ligaments are the usual finding.

$40.00

lowest cash price

$289.20

national median

$2,717.36

highest cash price

908

hospitals with a published cash price

Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $40.00–$2,717.36 — the variation is the story.

Most expensive published cash price

$2,717.36

HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL — TAMPA, FL

Median cash price over time

Sep 1, 2025 ($469.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($391.00)

By state

State Hospitals Lowest cash Median Highest
Alaska 5 $218.40 $485.16 $653.64
Arizona 23 $68.97 $104.54 $464.50
Arkansas 11 $53.55 $244.40 $318.00
California 90 $96.18 $426.40 $1,285.71
Colorado 17 $48.93 $696.75 $1,230.95
Florida 70 $166.04 $934.16 $2,717.36
Georgia 25 $220.23 $301.14 $1,695.72
Hawaii 2 $145.60 $145.60 $268.50
Illinois 51 $101.64 $412.56 $744.10
Indiana 26 $198.00 $219.00 $1,020.60
Iowa 31 $102.06 $221.65 $625.00
Kansas 10 $252.40 $329.55 $790.22
Kentucky 22 $124.24 $336.60 $1,020.60
Louisiana 1 $106.86 $106.86 $106.86
Maine 7 $253.35 $473.75 $741.25
Maryland 2 $89.40 $89.40 $89.40
Michigan 27 $54.88 $302.00 $448.80
Minnesota 19 $138.43 $192.00 $442.40
Mississippi 11 $54.50 $111.60 $149.94
Missouri 21 $89.25 $268.95 $716.50
Montana 2 $237.60 $237.60 $251.20
Nebraska 12 $102.06 $179.00 $272.58
Nevada 4 $151.15 $362.03 $505.08
New Hampshire 1 $607.60 $607.60 $607.60
New Jersey 22 $87.84 $103.69 $224.00
New Mexico 2 $253.68 $253.68 $253.68
New York 23 $104.19 $104.19 $791.00
North Carolina 15 $231.50 $231.50 $440.48
North Dakota 4 $160.80 $236.00 $376.80
Ohio 68 $166.80 $322.40 $626.40
Oklahoma 18 $40.00 $258.05 $588.59
Oregon 13 $120.96 $184.50 $406.30
Pennsylvania 33 $88.00 $308.00 $686.40
South Carolina 11 $148.50 $347.50 $1,118.00
South Dakota 7 $248.00 $351.20 $440.80
Tennessee 38 $67.48 $77.12 $1,326.82
Texas 108 $78.30 $307.05 $2,477.64
Virginia 43 $67.85 $419.50 $1,710.00
Washington 32 $171.60 $244.00 $602.00
West Virginia 17 $126.00 $192.50 $281.50
Wisconsin 33 $76.95 $330.00 $601.04
Wyoming 4 $78.96 $223.87 $243.59

All hospitals

Hospital Location Cash price Negotiated range
Banner Lassen Medical Center Susanville, CA $223.04 $17.61 – $329.80
Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH $223.60 $83.91 – $83.91
Dublin Methodist Hospital Dublin, OH $223.60 $83.91 – $83.91
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH $223.60 $83.91 – $83.91
Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH $223.60 $85.75 – $85.75
Southampton Medical Center Franklin, VA $223.80 not published
Community Hospital Torrington, WY $223.87 $139.92 – $308.46
Carrier Clinic Belle Mead, NJ $224.00 not published
MUSC Health Chester Medical Center Chester, SC $227.00 $53.81 – $92.53
St. Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA $227.77 $127.23 – $544.33
Providence Seaside Hospital Seaside, OR $228.00 not published
Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala, NE $228.32 $139.92 – $308.46
OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital Peoria, IL $228.60 not published
Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA $229.78 $27.10 – $843.20
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton Fenton, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $104.60
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Bridgeton, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $104.60
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville Wentzville, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $161.80
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Saint Charles, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $104.60
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Richmond Heights, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $104.60
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Lake Saint Louis, MO $229.90 $19.02 – $104.60
UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa, IA $230.35 $7.71 – $255.39
Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) Brazil, IN $230.40 $3.86 – $250.00
Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $439.85
Atrium Health Mercy Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $425.96
Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $425.96
Atrium Health Stanly Albermarle, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $444.48
Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.08 – $407.44
Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $439.85
Atrium Health Cabarrus Concord, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $439.85
Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $439.85
Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $439.85
Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.08 – $425.96
Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $425.96
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC $231.50 $7.01 – $416.70
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH $231.75 $82.33 – $164.66
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital South Boston, VA $234.00 $69.76 – $89.65
Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro Hillsboro, ND $236.00 $71.42 – $265.50
Sanford Medical Center Mayville Mayville, ND $236.00 $71.42 – $265.50
Kings Mills Hospital Mason, OH $237.00 not published
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL $237.50 $79.73 – $427.50
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL $237.50 $104.37 – $380.00
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL $237.50 $107.66 – $634.00
St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus Missoula, MT $237.60 $44.40 – $283.48
St. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA $240.38 $127.23 – $544.33
Platte County Hospital Wheatland, WY $240.73 $152.64 – $308.46

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