X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views
Medicare pricing data for 14,785 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in West Virginia to $36 in New Jersey. 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 joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views (HCPCS code 72202) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $22.51, but hospitals typically charge $87.63 — a 3.9x 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 $22.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.50. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $36 | $113 | 403 | 1,283 | +59.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $31 | $40 | 10 | 13 | +38.5% |
| Florida | $31 | $109 | 873 | 3,654 | +36.4% |
| Arizona | $30 | $120 | 282 | 1,240 | +35.2% |
| Maryland | $30 | $74 | 305 | 1,073 | +33.9% |
| California | $29 | $103 | 1,265 | 3,712 | +29.3% |
| District of Columbia | $28 | $101 | 33 | 61 | +26.3% |
| Delaware | $28 | $108 | 71 | 630 | +23.3% |
| New York | $27 | $89 | 678 | 2,523 | +18.6% |
| Alaska | $26 | $131 | 45 | 106 | +14.8% |
| Nevada | $25 | $129 | 125 | 275 | +8.8% |
| Rhode Island | $24 | $74 | 66 | 194 | +6.8% |
| Hawaii | $24 | $79 | 45 | 122 | +6.3% |
| Texas | $24 | $115 | 856 | 2,543 | +5.6% |
| Washington | $24 | $109 | 501 | 1,399 | +4.7% |
| Connecticut | $23 | $72 | 204 | 400 | +2.4% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $75 | 136 | 282 | -2.0% |
| Colorado | $22 | $75 | 276 | 641 | -2.4% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $85 | 537 | 1,723 | -4.1% |
| Iowa | $21 | $72 | 172 | 396 | -8.4% |
| Wyoming | $20 | $90 | 41 | 93 | -10.0% |
| Virginia | $20 | $70 | 373 | 1,111 | -10.4% |
| Illinois | $20 | $107 | 669 | 1,990 | -11.2% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $99 | 126 | 371 | -11.2% |
| Georgia | $20 | $96 | 310 | 873 | -11.5% |
| Tennessee | $19 | $71 | 299 | 793 | -13.4% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $91 | 423 | 1,058 | -14.0% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $154 | 399 | 1,136 | -14.8% |
| Alabama | $19 | $66 | 189 | 545 | -14.9% |
| Oregon | $19 | $62 | 297 | 782 | -15.2% |
| New Mexico | $19 | $76 | 78 | 255 | -15.3% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $86 | 196 | 459 | -17.0% |
| Kansas | $19 | $68 | 166 | 396 | -17.3% |
| Utah | $18 | $53 | 110 | 231 | -18.0% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $80 | 232 | 610 | -19.7% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $61 | 112 | 234 | -19.9% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $54 | 184 | 479 | -20.7% |
| Ohio | $18 | $60 | 523 | 1,545 | -20.7% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $61 | 415 | 1,205 | -22.2% |
| Montana | $17 | $62 | 53 | 91 | -23.2% |
| Idaho | $17 | $77 | 107 | 450 | -23.5% |
| Missouri | $17 | $58 | 459 | 1,465 | -25.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $60 | 699 | 1,988 | -28.3% |
| Indiana | $16 | $65 | 311 | 801 | -28.7% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $69 | 194 | 490 | -29.1% |
| Vermont | $15 | $64 | 36 | 120 | -33.2% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $64 | 101 | 232 | -34.4% |
| Maine | $15 | $46 | 87 | 156 | -35.3% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $43 | 65 | 198 | -36.6% |
| Michigan | $14 | $55 | 444 | 1,423 | -37.1% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $50 | 66 | 188 | -42.1% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $45 | 122 | 583 | -50.4% |
⚠️ 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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