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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $325.00 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $325.50 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $329.47 | $114.90 – $839.14 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $330.00 | $26.78 – $138.39 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $330.25 | $10.68 – $21.69 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $331.00 | $59.11 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $331.00 | $59.11 – $187.51 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $630.09 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $610.19 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $610.19 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $636.72 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.17 – $583.66 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $630.09 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $630.09 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $630.09 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $630.09 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.17 – $610.19 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $610.19 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $331.63 | $9.08 – $596.93 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $332.15 | $28.00 – $139.62 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $333.45 | $203.10 – $513.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $333.45 | $193.91 – $577.43 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $333.45 | $196.07 – $513.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $333.45 | $264.04 – $536.19 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $333.45 | $98.96 – $513.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $334.50 | $7.98 – $69.84 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $336.00 | not published |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $337.60 | $8.86 – $275.38 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $338.40 | $31.96 – $975.25 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $338.40 | $124.79 – $380.70 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $338.66 | $52.44 – $52.44 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $339.30 | $10.11 – $23.28 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $340.55 | $62.56 – $394.55 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $340.55 | $64.55 – $375.63 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $341.50 | $7.98 – $505.08 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $341.50 | $105.02 – $420.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $342.00 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $342.00 | $4.92 – $250.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $343.00 | $80.04 – $452.07 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $343.00 | $80.04 – $452.07 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $343.00 | $80.04 – $452.07 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $343.00 | $80.04 – $452.07 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $343.00 | $80.04 – $452.07 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $343.75 | $22.78 – $196.15 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $345.39 | $9.95 – $366.97 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $345.80 | $24.14 – $240.32 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $352.95 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $352.95 | not published |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $355.20 | $72.89 – $72.89 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $356.85 | $107.35 – $109.50 |