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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $285.72 | $44.22 – $569.81 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $287.20 | $39.73 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $287.20 | $39.73 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $287.20 | $40.64 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $287.20 | $40.46 – $840.61 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $287.20 | $40.66 – $501.84 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $288.00 | not published |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $288.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $288.00 | not published |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $288.00 | not published |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $288.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $288.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $289.00 | $7.98 – $507.92 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $290.70 | $1.60 – $49.20 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $291.77 | $24.20 – $24.20 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $292.60 | $155.01 – $699.28 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $293.58 | $112.57 – $371.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $295.75 | $90.66 – $671.83 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $296.41 | $143.78 – $530.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $297.08 | $9.95 – $329.38 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $299.03 | $126.92 – $1,794.14 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $299.03 | $126.92 – $1,794.14 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $299.03 | $126.92 – $2,073.22 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $300.90 | $1.14 – $305.55 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $302.50 | $44.63 – $188.49 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $302.50 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $77.56 – $199.58 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $77.94 – $77.94 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $77.94 – $77.94 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $304.47 | $67.18 – $689.78 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $306.50 | $54.43 – $490.40 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $306.90 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $307.45 | $24.14 – $224.16 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $307.50 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $307.50 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $308.58 | $176.24 – $766.22 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $308.80 | $155.01 – $699.28 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $310.80 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $310.80 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $311.40 | $24.20 – $28.23 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $312.50 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $313.72 | $24.53 – $453.92 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $315.18 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $317.20 | $24.14 – $240.32 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $317.50 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $320.08 | $9.95 – $320.08 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $321.95 | $44.22 – $1,175.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $321.95 | $31.96 – $975.25 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $322.14 | $103.70 – $145.18 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $322.56 | $77.26 – $448.00 |