X-ray of middle spine, 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 30,829 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $12 in Vermont to $27 in Arizona. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views (HCPCS code 72072) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.82, but hospitals typically charge $81.56 — a 4.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $18.82, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.76. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $27 | $115 | 570 | 4,794 | +45.4% |
| District of Columbia | $27 | $88 | 40 | 136 | +43.1% |
| Florida | $26 | $111 | 1,972 | 11,752 | +40.1% |
| California | $26 | $95 | 2,469 | 12,218 | +37.9% |
| Louisiana | $25 | $77 | 332 | 2,602 | +33.0% |
| Maryland | $25 | $73 | 426 | 1,881 | +31.3% |
| Nevada | $25 | $111 | 308 | 1,523 | +30.2% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $99 | 535 | 1,805 | +23.5% |
| New York | $23 | $75 | 936 | 4,261 | +22.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $23 | $81 | 8 | 26 | +19.8% |
| Alaska | $22 | $130 | 87 | 350 | +19.1% |
| Hawaii | $22 | $77 | 114 | 378 | +16.0% |
| Wyoming | $20 | $110 | 73 | 275 | +8.0% |
| Texas | $20 | $102 | 1,951 | 8,134 | +5.6% |
| Washington | $18 | $87 | 790 | 3,447 | -2.2% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $75 | 980 | 4,702 | -3.6% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $72 | 195 | 629 | -4.7% |
| Rhode Island | $18 | $61 | 95 | 371 | -5.0% |
| Utah | $18 | $50 | 349 | 1,018 | -5.0% |
| Alabama | $18 | $72 | 572 | 2,821 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $79 | 929 | 3,409 | -6.1% |
| Virginia | $18 | $81 | 846 | 3,858 | -6.1% |
| Kansas | $18 | $60 | 579 | 2,431 | -6.6% |
| Oregon | $17 | $62 | 492 | 2,379 | -8.3% |
| Illinois | $17 | $98 | 1,525 | 9,752 | -10.7% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $79 | 169 | 760 | -11.2% |
| Georgia | $17 | $84 | 1,015 | 4,304 | -11.6% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $136 | 862 | 3,391 | -12.2% |
| Colorado | $17 | $69 | 532 | 2,428 | -12.3% |
| Iowa | $16 | $68 | 505 | 2,506 | -13.0% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $60 | 637 | 2,611 | -15.2% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $70 | 942 | 3,792 | -16.3% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $48 | 282 | 1,120 | -16.4% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $53 | 564 | 2,845 | -16.8% |
| Delaware | $16 | $48 | 75 | 479 | -17.5% |
| New Hampshire | $15 | $103 | 163 | 681 | -18.2% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $58 | 264 | 946 | -18.5% |
| Maine | $15 | $66 | 123 | 294 | -18.8% |
| South Carolina | $15 | $76 | 609 | 2,502 | -19.6% |
| Idaho | $15 | $80 | 217 | 939 | -20.3% |
| Oklahoma | $15 | $67 | 506 | 2,518 | -20.4% |
| Missouri | $15 | $62 | 1,023 | 5,559 | -22.3% |
| Nebraska | $15 | $51 | 295 | 1,362 | -22.3% |
| Indiana | $14 | $66 | 741 | 3,811 | -23.8% |
| Michigan | $14 | $52 | 934 | 5,255 | -24.2% |
| Montana | $14 | $49 | 134 | 479 | -24.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $62 | 1,210 | 6,071 | -25.5% |
| Ohio | $14 | $68 | 1,253 | 6,695 | -27.2% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $72 | 103 | 416 | -27.2% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $41 | 174 | 736 | -27.5% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $53 | 264 | 1,741 | -33.6% |
| Vermont | $12 | $71 | 34 | 157 | -35.5% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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