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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $492.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $185.25 – $550.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $245.18 – $522.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $185.25 – $521.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $498.08 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $245.18 – $486.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $245.18 – $517.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $185.25 – $526.00 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $245.18 – $501.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $245.18 – $517.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $245.18 – $500.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $545.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $185.25 – $546.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $500.98 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $24.26 – $521.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $517.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $245.18 – $486.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $185.25 – $546.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $481.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $522.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $245.18 – $473.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $480.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $185.25 – $546.23 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $23.47 – $273.56 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $169.18 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $24.26 – $268.17 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $24.16 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $22.58 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $23.17 – $248.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $32.42 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $32.42 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $33.08 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $33.08 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $33.08 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $32.42 – $197.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $33.08 – $197.26 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $30.94 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $44.46 – $245.18 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $37.16 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $41.20 – $245.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $34.18 – $245.18 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $29.83 – $245.18 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $20.04 – $154.52 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $20.04 – $154.52 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $20.04 – $154.52 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $20.04 – $154.52 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $21.08 – $245.18 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $33.08 – $153.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $32.58 – $153.55 |