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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $523.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $526.20 | not published |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $527.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $527.20 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $527.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $527.20 | not published |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $529.60 | $111.66 – $595.80 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $529.60 | $79.32 – $595.80 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $531.00 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $531.20 | $22.07 – $98.88 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $532.00 | $24.14 – $240.32 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $532.00 | $112.03 – $112.03 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $534.95 | $10.27 – $330.44 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $541.46 | $44.22 – $255.78 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $542.75 | $1.10 – $660.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $542.75 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $542.75 | $1.01 – $660.60 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $547.60 | $19.04 – $302.54 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $547.80 | $10.58 – $173.11 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $547.80 | $25.28 – $392.12 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $547.80 | $25.28 – $380.87 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $547.80 | not published |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $550.31 | not published |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $551.40 | $27.52 – $104.51 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $551.40 | $27.52 – $108.48 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $557.40 | not published |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $559.65 | $98.49 – $861.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $564.00 | $10.27 – $398.18 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $564.20 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $565.60 | $67.12 – $438.23 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $566.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $566.00 | $42.66 – $280.20 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $571.06 | $67.14 – $719.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $575.90 | $24.14 – $222.38 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $577.20 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $577.20 | not published |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $580.80 | $111.66 – $653.40 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $580.80 | $111.66 – $653.40 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $581.70 | not published |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | GREER, SC | $582.40 | $26.21 – $833.28 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $583.55 | $112.03 – $117.63 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $583.55 | $112.03 – $117.63 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $584.50 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $585.51 | $44.22 – $1,070.16 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |