Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) X-ray (2 views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the thoracic spine, 2 views · CPT 72070
$34.50
lowest cash price
$321.95
national median
$2,790.87
highest cash price
895
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $34.50–$2,790.87 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($273.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($376.11)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $429.78 | $659.88 | $758.16 |
| Arizona | 20 | $61.94 | $96.82 | $378.03 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $72.90 | $218.40 | $431.00 |
| California | 89 | $119.28 | $385.07 | $1,401.48 |
| Colorado | 17 | $56.67 | $859.50 | $1,308.04 |
| Florida | 74 | $124.51 | $825.16 | $2,790.87 |
| Georgia | 24 | $324.48 | $455.00 | $1,912.75 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $282.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $89.76 | $405.00 | $707.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $210.12 | $238.20 | $1,164.19 |
| Iowa | 30 | $97.19 | $261.30 | $874.25 |
| Kansas | 11 | $230.40 | $591.99 | $2,327.99 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $170.17 | $406.80 | $1,164.19 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $149.24 | $149.24 | $149.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $240.05 | $400.85 | $627.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $54.88 | $225.00 | $459.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $257.66 | $463.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $65.00 | $123.36 | $144.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $102.00 | $217.25 | $848.90 |
| Montana | 2 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $256.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $183.96 | $219.00 | $400.35 |
| Nevada | 1 | $278.72 | $278.72 | $278.72 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $100.60 | $117.81 | $258.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $156.66 | $156.66 | $156.66 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,393.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $269.53 | $269.53 | $477.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $237.60 | $253.60 | $388.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $172.00 | $364.20 | $626.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $39.00 | $265.65 | $435.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $122.58 | $246.75 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $130.20 | $419.40 | $776.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $155.00 | $313.00 | $1,428.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $324.80 | $400.80 | $502.40 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $59.36 | $69.96 | $2,640.13 |
| Texas | 107 | $139.95 | $404.40 | $1,280.89 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $362.50 | $1,596.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $185.85 | $349.30 | $541.10 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $34.50 | $229.50 | $341.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $94.62 | $304.15 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $347.07 | $377.64 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $34.50 | not published |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $39.00 | $23.68 – $30.15 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $54.88 | $21.15 – $197.96 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $56.67 | $41.38 – $256.80 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $59.36 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $61.48 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $61.94 | $59.06 – $244.50 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $63.60 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $63.60 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $64.63 | $36.81 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $64.63 | $21.54 – $161.01 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $64.63 | $36.81 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $64.63 | $21.54 – $162.93 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $65.00 | $93.38 – $310.00 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $238.03 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $26.18 – $206.93 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $16.13 – $212.67 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $206.78 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $238.03 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $227.64 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $212.67 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $65.85 | $21.54 – $222.37 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $65.85 | $22.40 – $244.81 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $65.85 | $36.81 – $222.37 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $65.85 | $36.81 – $222.37 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $206.78 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $67.84 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $69.96 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $69.96 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $69.96 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $69.96 | $23.21 – $190.80 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $72.90 | $24.00 – $194.76 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $75.46 | $96.30 – $218.86 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $75.96 | $36.40 – $260.80 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $76.61 | $79.00 – $244.50 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $78.96 | $50.76 – $180.48 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $79.54 | $71.43 – $260.80 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $83.46 | $36.40 – $244.50 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $83.88 | $66.01 – $256.49 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $85.09 | $79.00 – $244.50 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $85.56 | $39.00 – $294.00 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $89.76 | $26.10 – $245.18 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $91.28 | $79.00 – $244.50 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $91.93 | $36.40 – $244.50 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $93.20 | $32.11 – $331.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $93.89 | $79.00 – $244.50 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $94.62 | $10.43 – $214.68 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $94.62 | $10.43 – $214.68 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $96.82 | $79.00 – $244.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $97.19 | $8.98 – $88.15 |