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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $280.50 | $29.14 – $104.60 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $281.60 | $92.45 – $316.80 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $281.60 | $92.45 – $316.80 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $282.02 | $56.95 – $449.32 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $283.50 | $9.26 – $420.41 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $285.78 | $40.99 – $156.90 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $287.70 | $80.52 – $179.41 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $287.95 | $49.52 – $115.59 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $289.07 | $34.72 – $1,055.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $289.07 | $34.21 – $875.65 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $291.00 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $291.00 | $82.33 – $164.66 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $293.00 | not published |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $293.80 | $82.33 – $85.63 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $294.75 | $33.78 – $177.02 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $294.75 | $29.95 – $332.87 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $294.75 | $29.95 – $332.87 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $294.75 | $29.95 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $294.75 | $29.95 – $332.87 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $295.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $295.20 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $295.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $295.20 | not published |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $295.77 | $93.15 – $206.53 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $295.77 | not published |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $301.00 | $31.25 – $687.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $301.60 | $23.51 – $181.05 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $303.10 | $60.75 – $427.38 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $303.84 | $34.21 – $875.65 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $304.00 | $89.00 – $89.00 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $64.56 – $166.13 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $83.87 – $83.87 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $83.87 – $83.87 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $304.60 | $12.34 – $254.95 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $306.00 | $26.69 – $326.40 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $306.00 | $26.69 – $317.04 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $306.00 | not published |