Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) CT Scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the thoracic spine with contrast · CPT 72129
$118.00
lowest cash price
$1,669.00
national median
$16,594.07
highest cash price
891
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $118.00–$16,594.07 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,054.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,544.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,184.00 | $3,409.38 | $4,148.04 |
| Arizona | 23 | $354.58 | $599.10 | $3,139.41 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $566.25 | $1,572.35 | $3,008.00 |
| California | 90 | $605.78 | $2,964.00 | $10,757.84 |
| Colorado | 17 | $476.62 | $6,039.22 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 73 | $624.28 | $4,947.05 | $16,594.07 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,281.81 | $1,748.37 | $8,126.97 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $728.32 | $728.32 | $1,627.50 |
| Illinois | 50 | $505.44 | $2,446.20 | $4,157.28 |
| Indiana | 26 | $542.40 | $839.50 | $3,823.33 |
| Iowa | 25 | $758.16 | $1,733.55 | $4,165.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,127.20 | $5,897.70 | $11,001.87 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $680.18 | $2,428.20 | $3,823.33 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $379.86 | $379.86 | $379.86 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,050.30 | $2,233.90 | $3,251.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $1,786.00 | $3,547.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $1,368.81 | $2,464.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $239.14 | $719.20 | $1,066.05 |
| Missouri | 20 | $998.58 | $1,329.90 | $5,841.62 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,646.40 | $1,646.40 | $3,385.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,102.50 | $1,593.50 | $2,750.60 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,036.35 | $2,900.34 | $4,046.33 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $194.55 | $498.84 | $922.49 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,593.08 | $2,593.08 | $2,593.08 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $3,969.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,550.20 | $1,550.20 | $4,562.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,683.20 | $2,258.40 | $2,820.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $798.20 | $1,183.65 | $3,101.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $859.79 | $1,784.90 | $3,816.45 |
| Oregon | 12 | $216.00 | $803.25 | $2,346.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $472.00 | $1,424.40 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $662.00 | $1,291.80 | $6,899.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,263.20 | $2,478.40 | $2,824.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $507.92 | $598.62 | $10,964.70 |
| Texas | 112 | $495.66 | $2,274.17 | $15,868.31 |
| Virginia | 42 | $549.24 | $1,810.50 | $10,527.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,007.24 | $1,474.12 | $2,130.63 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $118.00 | $1,050.00 | $2,464.20 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $357.39 | $1,570.00 | $5,086.29 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $809.34 | $2,362.80 | $2,705.41 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $6,377.65 | $318.40 – $459.25 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $6,393.15 | $235.73 – $12,075.95 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $6,565.55 | $183.17 – $590.06 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $6,840.08 | $144.84 – $401.74 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $6,899.00 | $200.46 – $693.07 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $6,899.00 | $200.46 – $663.22 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $7,022.00 | $183.17 – $606.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $7,053.27 | $174.75 – $801.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $7,112.05 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $7,443.72 | $187.75 – $416.27 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $7,559.00 | $292.31 – $401.74 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $7,606.02 | $226.19 – $14,701.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $7,746.99 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $7,825.33 | $341.20 – $459.25 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $7,917.56 | $172.13 – $801.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | $7,961.93 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $8,021.50 | $135.61 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $8,126.97 | $182.30 – $506.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $8,212.14 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $8,266.23 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $8,266.23 | $583.11 – $583.11 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $8,266.23 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $8,266.23 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $8,266.23 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $8,729.00 | $303.54 – $4,211.13 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $9,270.49 | $183.17 – $347.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $9,536.00 | $303.54 – $4,409.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $10,512.03 | $401.74 – $1,478.00 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $10,527.00 | $197.55 – $401.74 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $10,757.84 | $226.19 – $4,648.30 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $10,964.70 | $184.23 – $459.25 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,001.87 | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $11,563.23 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $11,792.50 | $401.74 – $3,890.95 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $12,103.26 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $13,424.00 | $303.54 – $4,211.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $13,567.77 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $15,689.21 | $171.25 – $309.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $15,868.31 | $174.75 – $391.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $16,310.91 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $16,594.07 | $401.74 – $4,071.45 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $4,409.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,943.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $303.54 – $4,409.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $4,179.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $4,178.98 |