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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $34.03 – $581.60 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $439.95 | $33.08 – $754.20 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $443.40 | not published |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $445.01 | $60.85 – $792.48 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $445.80 | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $447.50 | $105.62 – $871.73 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $447.50 | $105.62 – $716.00 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $447.50 | not published |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $450.00 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $453.60 | $56.23 – $438.23 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $454.80 | $61.48 – $61.48 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $455.00 | $43.73 – $43.73 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $455.00 | $34.34 – $280.20 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $34.03 – $111.52 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $457.08 | $25.98 – $963.50 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $458.88 | $40.22 – $216.58 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $459.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $459.20 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $459.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $459.20 | not published |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $462.44 | $15.49 – $1,783.65 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $463.20 | $111.66 – $521.10 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $463.20 | $111.66 – $521.10 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $468.51 | not published |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $34.03 – $109.49 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $470.00 | $105.62 – $752.00 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $9.64 – $19.66 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $476.40 | $22.79 – $392.12 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $476.40 | $22.79 – $380.87 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $476.40 | not published |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $477.00 | $99.93 – $249.52 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $477.10 | $75.62 – $660.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $478.80 | $23.22 – $126.72 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $481.50 | not published |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $481.80 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $481.80 | not published |