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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $8,478.00 | $147.85 – $488.41 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $8,789.66 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $8,899.97 | $109.17 – $199.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $8,990.00 | $185.25 – $2,370.01 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $10,101.00 | $163.40 – $245.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $10,512.03 | $245.18 – $1,478.00 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $10,543.22 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $10,729.19 | not published |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $10,746.58 | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $10,964.70 | $153.70 – $459.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $11,125.50 | $245.18 – $2,091.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $11,563.23 | $245.18 – $2,188.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $12,200.00 | $185.25 – $2,263.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $13,434.28 | $245.18 – $2,188.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $13,939.51 | $245.18 – $2,188.48 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,370.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,119.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,370.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,246.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,246.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $2,188.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,226.05 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,159.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,226.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,155.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,347.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,350.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,155.85 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $115.94 – $2,246.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,226.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,091.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,350.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,070.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,246.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,036.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,067.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,350.60 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $112.17 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $169.18 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $115.94 – $245.18 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $115.47 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $112.17 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $107.93 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $110.76 – $245.18 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $102.66 – $224.16 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $104.75 – $240.97 |