X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views
Medicare pricing data for 13,566 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $15 in Vermont to $60 in Nevada. 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 entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS code 72082) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $38.38, but hospitals typically charge $158.01 — a 4.1x 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 $38.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.68. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $28.73 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $60 | $203 | 96 | 486 | +57.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $56 | $68 | 36 | 107 | +46.8% |
| Alabama | $53 | $123 | 128 | 962 | +38.5% |
| Alaska | $53 | $279 | 55 | 224 | +38.5% |
| South Carolina | $51 | $232 | 240 | 1,531 | +33.2% |
| Rhode Island | $51 | $279 | 69 | 944 | +32.7% |
| New Jersey | $50 | $182 | 298 | 1,232 | +29.2% |
| Minnesota | $49 | $209 | 418 | 3,430 | +28.6% |
| Georgia | $48 | $208 | 387 | 1,885 | +26.1% |
| Maryland | $47 | $138 | 304 | 1,773 | +22.7% |
| North Carolina | $46 | $129 | 493 | 3,627 | +19.8% |
| Texas | $46 | $166 | 879 | 7,013 | +19.3% |
| Tennessee | $45 | $165 | 344 | 2,955 | +17.8% |
| Florida | $45 | $214 | 769 | 5,506 | +17.7% |
| Indiana | $45 | $148 | 305 | 2,020 | +16.9% |
| Nebraska | $45 | $163 | 117 | 794 | +16.3% |
| Arkansas | $43 | $114 | 115 | 944 | +12.8% |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $137 | 151 | 1,484 | +11.6% |
| Wyoming | $42 | $171 | 31 | 64 | +10.6% |
| New York | $41 | $190 | 735 | 7,985 | +7.2% |
| California | $41 | $172 | 1,344 | 13,405 | +6.6% |
| Delaware | $40 | $130 | 44 | 148 | +4.7% |
| District of Columbia | $40 | $211 | 43 | 248 | +4.6% |
| Arizona | $40 | $148 | 300 | 3,067 | +3.8% |
| Kentucky | $38 | $106 | 159 | 1,257 | -0.0% |
| Louisiana | $36 | $166 | 194 | 1,420 | -5.9% |
| Colorado | $36 | $120 | 337 | 3,576 | -6.4% |
| Washington | $36 | $119 | 351 | 2,512 | -7.2% |
| New Hampshire | $35 | $251 | 81 | 359 | -8.5% |
| South Dakota | $33 | $111 | 57 | 283 | -14.1% |
| Virginia | $33 | $272 | 416 | 3,818 | -14.3% |
| Connecticut | $33 | $163 | 175 | 1,024 | -14.8% |
| Ohio | $32 | $127 | 488 | 5,119 | -17.9% |
| Hawaii | $31 | $132 | 69 | 330 | -18.0% |
| Illinois | $31 | $140 | 578 | 5,190 | -18.0% |
| Mississippi | $31 | $106 | 97 | 291 | -20.4% |
| North Dakota | $31 | $113 | 31 | 99 | -20.4% |
| Michigan | $28 | $112 | 435 | 2,969 | -26.2% |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $175 | 301 | 1,494 | -26.6% |
| Iowa | $28 | $112 | 135 | 968 | -26.8% |
| Oregon | $27 | $88 | 172 | 767 | -31.0% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $103 | 300 | 2,977 | -33.6% |
| Montana | $25 | $90 | 58 | 280 | -34.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $98 | 572 | 2,721 | -39.3% |
| New Mexico | $23 | $105 | 69 | 224 | -40.3% |
| Missouri | $22 | $92 | 297 | 2,280 | -43.2% |
| Utah | $20 | $59 | 111 | 779 | -48.8% |
| Idaho | $19 | $114 | 78 | 283 | -49.9% |
| Kansas | $19 | $57 | 135 | 1,405 | -50.5% |
| Maine | $18 | $61 | 56 | 115 | -54.4% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $61 | 83 | 301 | -58.8% |
| Vermont | $15 | $80 | 21 | 205 | -61.6% |
⚠️ 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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