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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $297.08 | $8.98 – $329.38 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $298.06 | $330.00 – $423.50 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $302.25 | $98.91 – $102.86 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $74.37 – $199.58 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $74.37 – $74.37 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $74.37 – $74.37 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $306.75 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $307.20 | $4.41 – $250.00 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $307.26 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $307.60 | $42.75 – $540.89 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $312.50 | not published |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $312.80 | $33.08 – $391.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $313.00 | $41.30 – $111.16 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $313.30 | $19.41 – $240.32 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $313.72 | $23.42 – $453.92 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $315.30 | $1.60 – $231.28 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $315.60 | $72.89 – $72.89 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $317.20 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $318.50 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $318.50 | not published |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $320.45 | $99.82 – $100.82 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $321.10 | $107.35 – $109.50 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $321.60 | $9.41 – $56.47 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $321.95 | $40.22 – $1,175.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $321.95 | $25.98 – $975.25 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $322.50 | $80.04 – $425.06 |