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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $234.60 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $235.00 | $56.81 – $56.81 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $235.00 | $44.63 – $199.53 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $235.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $235.30 | $89.25 – $236.39 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $235.50 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $235.95 | $57.53 – $559.25 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $236.00 | $87.65 – $131.48 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $236.00 | $70.72 – $130.07 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $236.16 | $48.67 – $328.00 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $237.20 | $10.24 – $16.74 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $240.00 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $241.15 | $25.25 – $115.59 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $244.20 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $244.29 | $152.68 – $336.59 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $246.17 | $34.72 – $385.40 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $246.50 | not published |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $247.00 | $89.36 – $91.15 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $247.50 | $43.56 – $179.11 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $247.50 | not published |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $247.60 | $88.38 – $194.81 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $248.30 | $57.99 – $57.99 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $249.15 | $152.68 – $336.59 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $250.56 | $51.11 – $348.00 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $230.87 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $236.43 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $251.00 | $47.06 – $218.55 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $251.00 | $40.64 – $236.43 |