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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $477.10 | $75.62 – $660.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $480.27 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $483.20 | $309.85 – $543.60 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $485.56 | $38.20 – $1,475.91 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $486.60 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $487.08 | $67.18 – $1,044.68 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $487.20 | $33.11 – $109.49 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $487.41 | $21.27 – $720.71 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $488.00 | $191.54 – $549.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $488.16 | $121.06 – $509.96 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $488.16 | $121.06 – $526.78 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $488.16 | $119.05 – $526.78 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $490.00 | $130.91 – $954.52 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $490.00 | $130.91 – $784.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $490.00 | $185.25 – $526.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $490.50 | $105.95 – $264.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $490.52 | $9.95 – $180.27 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $490.80 | not published |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $493.60 | $101.02 – $555.30 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $495.55 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $495.55 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $497.64 | not published |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $499.20 | not published |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $500.20 | $66.90 – $890.76 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $501.50 | $53.25 – $106.96 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $501.55 | $68.11 – $516.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $508.78 | $39.76 – $635.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $508.78 | $39.76 – $763.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $508.78 | $39.76 – $763.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $508.78 | $141.23 – $678.37 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $510.00 | $130.91 – $816.00 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $511.20 | $61.48 – $61.48 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $513.00 | $6.60 – $513.00 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $513.60 | $219.56 – $577.80 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $515.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $515.25 | $79.26 – $161.25 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $515.25 | $79.26 – $161.25 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $517.60 | $111.66 – $582.30 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $523.00 | $54.31 – $54.31 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |