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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $249.38 | $234.44 – $735.01 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $249.60 | $90.66 – $671.83 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $252.50 | $89.46 – $454.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $253.60 | $76.75 – $285.30 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $253.60 | $76.75 – $285.30 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $253.71 | $65.18 – $647.01 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $254.62 | $8.58 – $183.96 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $256.00 | $42.27 – $348.75 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $256.15 | $25.98 – $940.00 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $256.29 | $155.01 – $612.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $256.80 | $4.41 – $250.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $257.66 | $90.73 – $310.64 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $258.50 | $22.66 – $138.39 |
| Carrier Clinic | Belle Mead, NJ | $258.80 | not published |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $259.20 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $260.10 | $1.60 – $40.55 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $261.14 | $21.79 – $21.79 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $261.30 | $159.15 – $402.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $261.30 | $151.96 – $452.49 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $261.30 | $153.64 – $402.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $261.30 | $206.91 – $420.17 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $261.30 | $98.96 – $402.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $262.60 | $24.00 – $139.62 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $262.65 | $8.98 – $279.06 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $262.80 | $26.45 – $372.30 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $262.80 | $26.45 – $162.54 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $262.80 | $26.45 – $163.42 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $262.80 | $26.45 – $163.15 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $262.80 | $23.22 – $101.38 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $262.80 | $26.45 – $372.30 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $264.00 | $69.76 – $107.69 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $265.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $265.65 | $33.51 – $215.17 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $265.65 | $33.51 – $215.17 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $267.45 | $40.22 – $664.00 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $267.75 | $63.81 – $161.25 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $267.75 | $63.81 – $161.25 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $267.75 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $512.10 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $495.93 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $495.93 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $517.49 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $474.36 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $512.10 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $512.10 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $512.10 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $512.10 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $495.93 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $495.93 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $269.53 | $9.08 – $485.15 |