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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $353.22 | $40.22 – $1,266.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $353.52 | $48.67 – $491.00 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $353.97 | $216.92 – $478.21 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $354.75 | $78.98 – $173.34 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $355.20 | $107.49 – $399.60 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $360.44 | $498.80 – $735.01 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $361.38 | $34.69 – $747.34 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $362.50 | $44.48 – $107.10 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $129.95 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $362.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $363.60 | $51.11 – $505.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $364.20 | not published |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $365.20 | $68.15 – $235.69 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $365.30 | $19.41 – $240.32 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $366.30 | $40.22 – $569.81 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $366.60 | $19.41 – $455.25 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $368.00 | $107.00 – $107.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $368.55 | $57.83 – $516.16 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $369.20 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $370.26 | $18.70 – $36.43 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $372.00 | $132.53 – $418.50 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $277.35 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $284.03 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $373.00 | $36.39 – $262.56 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $373.00 | $31.43 – $284.03 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $373.20 | $236.64 – $478.21 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $375.00 | $99.93 – $101.93 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $375.12 | $40.22 – $1,498.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | $376.11 | $33.08 – $33.08 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $376.11 | $53.12 – $53.12 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $376.20 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $377.00 | $19.41 – $455.25 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $377.64 | $10.08 – $20.37 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $378.03 | $9.16 – $311.11 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $380.00 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $382.40 | $111.66 – $430.20 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $385.07 | $21.27 – $569.39 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $385.92 | $51.11 – $280.08 |