Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) CT Scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the thoracic spine without contrast · CPT 72128
$107.40
lowest cash price
$1,425.85
national median
$13,939.51
highest cash price
915
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $107.40–$13,939.51 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,267.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,296.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,773.72 | $2,683.98 | $3,510.78 |
| Arizona | 23 | $283.59 | $479.18 | $2,936.10 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $526.65 | $1,398.80 | $2,279.00 |
| California | 90 | $703.43 | $2,365.65 | $5,196.87 |
| Colorado | 17 | $381.09 | $5,800.95 | $5,800.95 |
| Florida | 73 | $578.40 | $4,766.49 | $13,939.51 |
| Georgia | 25 | $999.42 | $1,289.00 | $7,117.23 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $669.12 | $669.12 | $1,312.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $318.24 | $2,154.40 | $3,577.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $485.62 | $718.00 | $3,358.16 |
| Iowa | 31 | $685.79 | $1,465.44 | $4,083.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $887.20 | $4,800.46 | $10,746.58 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $586.18 | $2,247.00 | $3,358.16 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $366.60 | $366.60 | $366.60 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,038.10 | $1,382.10 | $1,920.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.75 | $1,151.00 | $2,304.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $1,844.00 | $2,564.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $178.64 | $755.63 | $1,040.75 |
| Missouri | 20 | $815.10 | $858.00 | $5,772.12 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,148.80 | $1,148.80 | $1,428.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $912.18 | $1,386.00 | $2,595.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $829.08 | $1,443.00 | $2,013.16 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $376.90 | $679.84 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,099.58 | $2,099.58 | $2,099.58 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $2,842.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,425.85 | $1,425.85 | $2,753.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,360.00 | $1,468.80 | $2,528.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $477.10 | $1,016.40 | $2,529.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $843.69 | $1,563.90 | $3,768.05 |
| Oregon | 13 | $175.50 | $904.64 | $2,147.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $286.50 | $876.00 | $2,937.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $455.50 | $1,148.40 | $8,478.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,902.40 | $2,279.20 | $2,585.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $507.92 | $598.62 | $10,964.70 |
| Texas | 111 | $402.30 | $1,980.37 | $7,866.83 |
| Virginia | 43 | $422.70 | $1,608.50 | $10,101.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $444.00 | $1,215.76 | $1,936.94 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $296.00 | $822.50 | $2,177.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $286.14 | $1,470.00 | $3,104.12 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $647.22 | $1,890.00 | $2,164.05 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,422.05 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,425.00 | $101.06 – $111.16 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,709.12 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,623.56 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,623.56 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,737.63 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,509.50 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,709.12 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,709.12 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,709.12 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,709.12 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,623.56 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,623.56 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,425.85 | $43.99 – $2,566.53 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,426.60 | $97.42 – $215.52 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,428.00 | $348.75 – $348.75 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $1,430.20 | $46.73 – $1,197.08 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $1,436.50 | $59.96 – $563.64 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $1,437.75 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $1,443.00 | $56.17 – $4,856.91 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,448.04 | $47.18 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,448.04 | $47.18 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,448.04 | $48.92 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,448.04 | $106.81 – $1,247.60 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $1,453.52 | $255.63 – $3,291.51 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $1,756.80 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,464.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $1,464.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,464.00 | $35.75 – $650.00 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,464.00 | $98.91 – $1,756.80 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,465.44 | $1,312.79 – $2,991.94 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $1,468.80 | $352.55 – $1,652.40 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $1,468.80 | $352.55 – $1,652.40 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,470.95 | $71.90 – $963.06 |