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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $393.02 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $204.70 | $11.46 – $360.27 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $388.93 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $388.93 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $388.93 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $388.93 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $204.70 | $11.46 – $376.65 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $376.65 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $204.70 | $11.35 – $368.46 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $206.96 | $100.77 – $497.22 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $207.29 | $118.64 – $391.30 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $207.72 | $49.80 – $952.05 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $208.00 | $84.12 – $92.53 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $208.32 | $21.66 – $119.05 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $208.65 | $68.54 – $68.54 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $210.06 | $16.43 – $630.36 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $210.50 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $210.50 | $86.58 – $259.74 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $211.00 | $80.04 – $278.10 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $211.00 | $80.04 – $278.10 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $211.00 | $80.04 – $278.10 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $211.00 | $80.04 – $278.10 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $211.00 | $80.04 – $278.10 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $212.16 | $82.08 – $181.11 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $214.82 | $34.72 – $447.03 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $216.01 | $40.82 – $677.04 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $216.65 | $54.80 – $303.19 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $217.50 | $9.26 – $145.37 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $219.05 | $67.74 – $337.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $219.78 | $73.35 – $471.38 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $220.00 | $133.09 – $634.00 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $220.50 | $26.00 – $323.23 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $222.95 | $83.10 – $83.93 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $224.13 | $11.84 – $31.23 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $224.40 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $224.64 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $226.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $226.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $226.00 | $40.64 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $226.00 | $40.46 – $683.31 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $226.00 | $40.66 – $417.74 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $228.75 | $88.19 – $220.49 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $229.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $229.25 | $54.52 – $303.19 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $229.45 | $23.51 – $241.75 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $229.99 | $34.21 – $844.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $230.00 | $133.09 – $414.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $230.41 | $11.80 – $27.16 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $232.00 | $87.29 – $89.86 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $232.50 | $133.09 – $634.00 |