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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $381.60 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $381.75 | $67.18 – $283.92 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $382.01 | $44.22 – $938.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $384.80 | $24.14 – $335.00 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $194.68 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $179.57 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $384.93 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $205.53 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $310.32 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $201.64 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $384.93 | $53.93 – $203.23 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $386.83 | $245.28 – $495.67 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $387.40 | $93.79 – $596.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $387.60 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $387.60 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $388.80 | $25.19 – $166.40 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $388.88 | $41.48 – $804.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $389.35 | $24.14 – $240.32 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $389.81 | $396.00 – $508.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $390.00 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $391.43 | $11.52 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $392.50 | not published |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $395.00 | $130.91 – $634.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $395.20 | $24.14 – $455.25 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $395.63 | $44.22 – $1,418.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $395.95 | $39.76 – $494.93 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $396.75 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $400.00 | $99.93 – $101.93 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $402.40 | $124.72 – $342.19 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $402.50 | $130.91 – $644.00 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $402.50 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $403.00 | $24.14 – $240.32 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $403.15 | $78.98 – $181.64 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $403.20 | $43.31 – $96.15 |