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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $357.50 | $43.13 – $111.16 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $359.45 | $99.82 – $100.82 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $359.74 | $224.84 – $495.67 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $360.00 | not published |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $360.50 | $49.35 – $107.10 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $141.97 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $360.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $362.00 | $69.76 – $107.69 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $363.00 | $10.08 – $56.47 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $364.50 | $109.00 – $109.00 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $366.40 | $111.66 – $412.20 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $366.40 | $111.66 – $412.20 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $366.90 | $224.84 – $495.67 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $368.00 | $107.00 – $107.00 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $370.80 | $7.98 – $458.42 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $370.80 | $10.08 – $86.42 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $371.20 | $42.75 – $540.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $42.94 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $371.85 | $131.99 – $142.55 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $371.85 | $39.76 – $43.74 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $373.10 | $67.84 – $139.62 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $375.20 | $160.40 – $422.10 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $380.82 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $380.82 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $380.82 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $380.82 | $91.15 – $495.60 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $381.60 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $381.60 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $381.60 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $381.60 | not published |