Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) X-ray (3 views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the thoracic spine, 3 views · CPT 72072
$57.20
lowest cash price
$381.60
national median
$3,742.67
highest cash price
898
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $57.20–$3,742.67 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($446.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($461.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $497.64 | $698.88 | $820.56 |
| Arizona | 23 | $71.44 | $116.56 | $655.19 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $104.40 | $248.30 | $307.45 |
| California | 88 | $102.20 | $469.12 | $1,716.15 |
| Colorado | 17 | $69.70 | $940.25 | $1,569.62 |
| Florida | 75 | $122.80 | $1,054.43 | $3,742.67 |
| Georgia | 25 | $139.12 | $523.00 | $2,234.72 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $159.68 | $159.68 | $364.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $150.00 | $473.76 | $778.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $221.12 | $283.80 | $1,231.28 |
| Iowa | 31 | $89.70 | $333.45 | $1,382.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $271.20 | $1,061.26 | $3,136.25 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $78.87 | $460.80 | $1,231.28 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $177.84 | $177.84 | $177.84 |
| Maine | 7 | $330.25 | $469.65 | $738.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $75.04 | $288.00 | $527.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $230.40 | $580.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $57.20 | $122.13 | $139.80 |
| Missouri | 20 | $249.60 | $295.75 | $1,032.81 |
| Montana | 2 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $256.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $230.16 | $306.50 | $531.20 |
| Nevada | 4 | $296.41 | $438.50 | $611.76 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $104.49 | $121.35 | $269.60 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $322.14 | $322.14 | $322.14 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,778.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $331.63 | $331.63 | $667.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $284.00 | $428.00 | $443.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $172.00 | $460.85 | $657.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $63.00 | $317.20 | $1,109.51 |
| Oregon | 13 | $145.80 | $246.75 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $125.40 | $405.00 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $191.00 | $501.50 | $1,649.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $338.40 | $488.00 | $613.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $67.85 | $91.08 | $1,814.24 |
| Texas | 109 | $154.26 | $450.25 | $3,473.99 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $360.50 | $2,216.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $268.75 | $402.40 | $809.90 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $121.00 | $232.00 | $370.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $111.15 | $312.50 | $727.20 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $84.00 | $359.74 | $391.43 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $57.20 | $96.30 – $218.86 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $63.00 | $29.58 – $31.10 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $67.85 | $40.24 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $67.85 | $22.40 – $161.01 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $67.85 | $40.24 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $67.85 | $24.29 – $162.93 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $69.30 | $24.29 – $238.03 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $29.53 – $206.93 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $16.13 – $212.67 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $22.40 – $206.78 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $24.29 – $238.03 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $24.29 – $227.64 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $24.29 – $212.67 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $69.30 | $24.29 – $222.37 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $69.30 | $22.40 – $244.81 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $69.30 | $40.24 – $222.37 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $69.30 | $40.24 – $222.37 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $69.30 | $24.29 – $206.78 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $69.70 | $50.89 – $256.80 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $71.44 | $73.45 – $282.00 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $75.04 | $24.78 – $197.96 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $77.28 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $78.87 | $31.56 – $201.11 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $80.04 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $80.84 | $53.82 – $282.00 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $82.80 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $82.80 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $84.00 | $54.00 – $192.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $87.61 | $45.26 – $300.80 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $88.32 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $88.36 | $79.00 – $282.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $89.70 | $6.82 – $226.50 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $91.08 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $91.08 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $91.08 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $91.08 | $26.18 – $248.40 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $91.74 | $79.00 – $300.80 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $96.26 | $45.26 – $282.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $98.14 | $79.00 – $282.00 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $102.20 | $134.23 – $1,898.00 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $103.16 | $81.18 – $256.49 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $104.00 | $95.67 – $213.12 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $104.40 | $28.00 – $194.76 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $104.49 | $32.80 – $231.28 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $105.28 | $79.00 – $282.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $106.03 | $45.26 – $282.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $108.29 | $79.00 – $282.00 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $109.61 | $20.63 – $232.44 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $111.15 | $11.55 – $214.68 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $111.15 | $11.55 – $214.68 |