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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $251.40 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $252.00 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $252.00 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $252.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $252.00 | $5.27 – $250.00 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $254.48 | $52.53 – $453.18 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $255.67 | $11.87 – $210.41 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $256.32 | $51.11 – $233.14 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $161.80 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $104.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $256.85 | $25.38 – $104.60 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $257.04 | $118.00 – $118.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $257.66 | $85.21 – $376.27 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $258.05 | $23.51 – $159.62 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $258.50 | $30.65 – $258.24 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $260.40 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $260.40 | $23.01 – $173.46 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $260.40 | $76.34 – $95.12 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $260.40 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $260.40 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $260.40 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $260.75 | $43.75 – $302.08 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $261.08 | $56.95 – $398.04 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $262.68 | $166.56 – $336.59 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $263.04 | $100.77 – $363.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $263.04 | $100.77 – $375.11 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $263.04 | $101.06 – $375.11 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $47.06 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $264.00 | $42.78 – $46.20 |