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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $386.64 | $69.68 – $537.00 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $388.00 | $32.95 – $436.50 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $388.50 | $98.91 – $466.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $388.50 | $63.81 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $388.50 | $63.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $388.50 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $388.50 | $63.81 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $388.50 | $57.43 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $388.50 | $57.43 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $388.50 | $57.43 – $466.20 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $388.87 | $40.22 – $601.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $392.50 | not published |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $393.00 | $26.11 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $393.00 | $48.24 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $393.00 | $45.96 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $393.00 | $25.99 – $140.63 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $393.00 | $45.44 – $140.69 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $394.40 | $124.72 – $342.19 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $395.00 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $395.64 | $42.70 – $94.80 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $397.28 | $121.06 – $698.26 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $397.28 | $102.20 – $627.65 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $400.35 | $15.00 – $79.26 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $400.80 | $157.31 – $450.90 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $400.80 | $101.02 – $450.90 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $400.85 | $9.64 – $377.60 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $402.00 | $110.31 – $402.00 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $402.50 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $403.23 | $83.00 – $604.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $504.04 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $403.23 | $35.40 – $604.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $604.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $504.04 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $604.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $604.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $403.23 | $127.69 – $537.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $403.23 | $33.08 – $604.85 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $403.65 | $6.18 – $621.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $403.70 | $76.16 – $181.84 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $404.00 | $259.07 – $454.50 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $35.73 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $404.40 | $33.08 – $36.39 |