X-ray thoracolumbar spine including skull cervical & sacral spine 1 view cost at US hospitals
HC Xr Thoracolumbar Spine Including Skull Cervical & Sacral Spine 1 View · CPT 72081
$35.35
lowest cash price
$256.85
national median
$2,455.30
highest cash price
824
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $35.35–$2,455.30 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($200.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($331.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $89.46 | $476.58 | $552.24 |
| Arizona | 19 | $77.40 | $100.80 | $255.67 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $59.55 | $154.05 | $458.00 |
| California | 88 | $35.35 | $260.75 | $877.79 |
| Colorado | 17 | $67.23 | $1,193.24 | $2,003.00 |
| Florida | 66 | $130.98 | $509.86 | $2,455.30 |
| Georgia | 24 | $235.00 | $273.00 | $1,609.98 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $67.84 | $67.84 | $240.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $87.50 | $272.50 | $613.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $177.12 | $252.00 | $1,799.61 |
| Iowa | 24 | $53.28 | $158.40 | $359.25 |
| Kansas | 11 | $47.20 | $237.20 | $1,437.34 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $121.33 | $219.78 | $1,799.61 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $212.16 | $212.16 | $212.16 |
| Maine | 7 | $83.50 | $304.60 | $984.70 |
| Maryland | 2 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $119.66 | $279.00 | $313.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $257.66 | $313.49 | $443.20 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $79.20 | $91.31 | $171.90 |
| Missouri | 20 | $108.55 | $256.85 | $2,383.07 |
| Montana | 2 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $178.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $57.54 | $93.24 | $282.02 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $471.80 | $471.80 | $471.80 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $56.54 | $97.46 | $160.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $199.08 | $199.08 | $199.08 |
| New York | 22 | $82.80 | $104.19 | $1,778.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $162.50 | $204.70 | $431.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $168.80 |
| Ohio | 67 | $114.00 | $293.80 | $586.19 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $103.95 | $278.20 | $596.89 |
| Oregon | 12 | $46.44 | $294.75 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $76.20 | $372.80 | $1,154.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $155.00 | $187.50 | $1,519.50 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $319.20 | $390.40 | $557.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $37.24 | $65.85 | $875.63 |
| Texas | 109 | $65.55 | $264.00 | $2,292.28 |
| Virginia | 40 | $64.63 | $211.00 | $1,614.08 |
| Washington | 32 | $104.04 | $275.60 | $1,712.88 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $54.50 | $194.00 | $283.50 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $50.73 | $247.50 | $793.65 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $60.06 | $244.29 | $265.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $264.00 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $265.36 | $34.72 – $506.66 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $265.80 | $13.44 – $27.16 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $267.00 | $82.92 – $87.52 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $267.00 | $82.92 – $87.52 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $268.80 | $16.68 – $90.67 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $269.00 | $9.26 – $354.89 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $269.28 | $42.11 – $374.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $270.00 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $271.08 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $272.25 | $34.72 – $1,321.53 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $272.50 | $133.09 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $272.50 | $133.09 – $634.00 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $272.87 | $34.72 – $669.60 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $162.06 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $149.47 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $163.53 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $273.00 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $171.09 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $256.49 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $167.84 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $273.00 | $58.84 – $167.98 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $275.60 | $42.75 – $450.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $276.25 | $25.25 – $241.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $278.20 | $25.25 – $200.05 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $279.00 | $26.75 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $279.00 | $63.41 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $279.00 | $60.40 – $117.11 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $279.00 | $26.62 – $117.06 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $279.00 | $59.72 – $117.11 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $279.50 | $23.51 – $115.59 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $280.20 | not published |