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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $1,164.19 | $1,552.25 – $3,104.50 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $1,164.19 | $73.81 – $3,104.50 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $1,164.19 | $82.18 – $3,155.72 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $1,164.19 | $30.11 – $3,104.50 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $1,164.19 | $106.34 – $3,104.50 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,186.77 | $145.47 – $179.33 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $1,187.03 | $76.59 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $1,187.03 | $134.30 – $134.30 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $1,187.03 | $76.59 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $1,187.03 | $76.59 – $253.19 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $1,187.03 | $76.59 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $1,239.27 | $40.25 – $192.92 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $1,239.27 | $52.35 – $210.47 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,248.25 | $32.58 – $153.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $1,259.63 | $32.58 – $153.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,280.89 | $33.08 – $133.38 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,308.04 | $42.93 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,308.04 | $42.93 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,308.04 | $42.93 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,308.04 | $42.93 – $206.29 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,308.04 | $42.93 – $204.02 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $1,379.62 | $20.04 – $154.52 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $1,393.00 | $66.29 – $157.29 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,401.48 | $125.22 – $179.33 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,428.00 | $20.48 – $186.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $1,428.00 | $19.70 – $186.09 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,520.44 | $77.67 – $242.37 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $1,596.00 | $26.96 – $245.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $1,607.08 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,654.43 | $80.04 – $199.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $1,753.92 | $245.18 – $245.18 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,756.90 | $111.90 – $248.11 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $1,804.49 | $135.38 – $135.38 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,912.75 | $40.26 – $302.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $1,929.31 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $2,007.62 | $76.59 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $2,213.93 | not published |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $2,327.99 | $29.62 – $129.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $2,573.89 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $2,597.00 | $185.25 – $459.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $2,612.75 | $185.25 – $550.74 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $2,640.13 | $17.08 – $154.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $2,699.80 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $2,756.38 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $2,790.87 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $29.62 – $129.77 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $29.62 – $129.77 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $29.62 – $129.77 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $29.62 – $129.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $185.25 – $550.74 |