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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $452.40 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $34.68 – $111.52 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $457.08 | $31.96 – $963.50 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $460.80 | $97.66 – $97.66 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $460.80 | $66.94 – $66.94 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $460.85 | not published |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $461.00 | $30.59 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $461.00 | $51.92 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $461.00 | $51.92 – $140.69 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $461.00 | $30.45 – $140.63 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $461.00 | $51.92 – $140.69 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $462.50 | not published |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $463.04 | $10.18 – $381.07 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $463.18 | $39.80 – $754.45 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $465.00 | $105.30 – $157.95 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $465.00 | $104.17 – $220.71 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $465.60 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $465.60 | $19.97 – $208.38 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $465.60 | $69.11 – $114.27 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $465.60 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $465.60 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $465.60 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $277.35 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $284.03 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $467.00 | $43.74 – $262.56 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $467.00 | $37.77 – $284.03 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $467.66 | $44.22 – $601.70 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $468.00 | $98.91 – $197.82 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $469.12 | $44.22 – $1,151.20 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $469.30 | $24.14 – $455.25 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $469.65 | $10.68 – $442.41 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $34.68 – $109.49 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $473.76 | $44.81 – $280.08 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $474.40 | $111.66 – $533.70 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $474.95 | $61.44 – $366.18 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |