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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $1,273.98 | $134.46 – $247.30 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $1,345.85 | $39.16 – $153.55 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $1,382.00 | $6.60 – $497.71 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,401.48 | $140.89 – $179.33 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,422.26 | $39.16 – $153.55 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,458.27 | $32.75 – $322.79 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,503.52 | $39.76 – $153.55 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,513.05 | $39.76 – $133.38 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $1,568.00 | $44.05 – $245.18 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,569.62 | $52.77 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,569.62 | $52.77 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,569.62 | $52.77 – $204.02 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,569.62 | $52.77 – $206.29 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,569.62 | $52.77 – $204.02 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,649.00 | $22.69 – $186.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $1,649.00 | $21.82 – $186.09 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $1,666.72 | $109.17 – $286.15 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,716.15 | $145.47 – $185.53 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,718.29 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $1,724.90 | $46.19 – $192.92 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $1,724.90 | $62.82 – $210.47 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $1,778.00 | $66.29 – $157.29 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $1,814.24 | $19.26 – $154.52 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $1,879.51 | $109.17 – $247.47 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $1,900.00 | $28.82 – $245.18 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $1,924.32 | $214.56 – $214.56 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,938.65 | $111.90 – $248.11 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $2,117.56 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $2,117.56 | $212.85 – $212.85 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $2,117.56 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $2,117.56 | $109.17 – $253.19 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $2,117.56 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $2,126.69 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $2,177.15 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $2,216.00 | $36.54 – $245.18 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $2,234.72 | $47.38 – $302.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $2,289.00 | $245.18 – $486.01 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $2,335.21 | $39.76 – $153.55 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $2,396.48 | not published |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $2,672.45 | $109.17 – $199.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $3,052.65 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $3,136.25 | $31.00 – $129.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $3,146.00 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | $3,265.14 | $245.18 – $501.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $3,336.00 | $185.25 – $459.68 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $3,473.99 | $38.96 – $234.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $3,652.26 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $3,742.67 | $245.18 – $508.56 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $31.00 – $129.77 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $31.00 – $129.77 |