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
827
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 | 23 | $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 | 32 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $395.20 | $75.62 – $547.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $395.20 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $396.00 | $24.20 – $52.96 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $396.00 | $24.20 – $89.83 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $398.90 | $11.61 – $155.57 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $406.30 | $146.00 – $146.00 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $406.80 | not published |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $407.40 | $31.25 – $663.60 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $410.40 | $34.21 – $865.10 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $412.80 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $424.00 | $44.65 – $182.03 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $428.80 | $274.97 – $482.40 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $429.62 | $22.24 – $100.62 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $430.50 | $12.02 – $158.00 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $430.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $430.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $430.80 | not published |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $431.00 | $83.18 – $207.70 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $432.06 | $34.72 – $1,063.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | $432.55 | $182.03 – $2,220.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $437.38 | $42.14 – $117.24 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $440.64 | $69.68 – $612.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $441.21 | $36.43 – $165.36 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $442.00 | $83.10 – $86.42 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $443.20 | $92.45 – $498.60 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $443.20 | $92.45 – $498.60 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $450.72 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $453.00 | $32.54 – $88.15 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $453.57 | $86.33 – $181.24 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $458.00 | $53.37 – $366.40 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $465.50 | $96.98 – $287.32 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $469.30 | $1.10 – $547.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $469.30 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $469.30 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $471.80 | $11.90 – $190.54 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $12.34 – $430.17 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $476.58 | $334.14 – $389.75 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $479.20 | $24.20 – $50.41 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $480.00 | $30.29 – $720.00 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $480.77 | $34.72 – $1,034.90 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $480.81 | $52.17 – $605.64 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $482.57 | $40.25 – $71.77 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $483.70 | not published |