X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
Medicare pricing data for 43,787 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in West Virginia to $47 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 upper spine, 4-5 views (HCPCS code 72050) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $33.62, but hospitals typically charge $133.17 — a 4.0x 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 $33.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.72. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.42 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $47 | $173 | 1,315 | 11,986 | +40.9% |
| Alaska | $45 | $267 | 143 | 1,179 | +34.4% |
| Nevada | $44 | $224 | 401 | 3,764 | +29.7% |
| Maryland | $43 | $124 | 948 | 10,655 | +27.0% |
| Florida | $42 | $166 | 2,581 | 24,941 | +23.6% |
| California | $41 | $141 | 3,511 | 31,749 | +21.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $41 | $53 | 74 | 170 | +21.2% |
| Arizona | $41 | $161 | 691 | 7,476 | +21.1% |
| Delaware | $39 | $142 | 133 | 1,849 | +17.0% |
| New York | $38 | $147 | 1,810 | 16,820 | +14.2% |
| Rhode Island | $38 | $132 | 182 | 1,484 | +13.1% |
| Connecticut | $37 | $129 | 569 | 3,637 | +11.0% |
| Texas | $36 | $141 | 2,665 | 20,985 | +7.3% |
| Colorado | $35 | $128 | 894 | 7,669 | +4.2% |
| District of Columbia | $35 | $109 | 115 | 888 | +4.1% |
| Louisiana | $35 | $136 | 690 | 7,248 | +4.0% |
| Hawaii | $35 | $116 | 150 | 963 | +3.9% |
| Alabama | $35 | $111 | 846 | 6,907 | +2.7% |
| Georgia | $34 | $155 | 1,434 | 9,997 | +2.3% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $155 | 132 | 1,036 | +0.7% |
| Tennessee | $33 | $116 | 1,160 | 8,494 | -2.9% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $126 | 1,030 | 8,924 | -3.0% |
| Virginia | $32 | $132 | 1,565 | 12,427 | -3.6% |
| South Dakota | $32 | $126 | 215 | 1,312 | -3.7% |
| Washington | $32 | $137 | 953 | 6,814 | -4.3% |
| New Hampshire | $32 | $181 | 270 | 1,944 | -5.8% |
| Nebraska | $31 | $113 | 421 | 2,885 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $31 | $119 | 2,187 | 13,680 | -9.2% |
| Indiana | $30 | $134 | 933 | 6,361 | -11.5% |
| Illinois | $29 | $152 | 1,850 | 17,110 | -13.2% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $114 | 944 | 8,588 | -13.8% |
| Kansas | $29 | $89 | 516 | 3,043 | -14.6% |
| Mississippi | $29 | $142 | 401 | 3,153 | -15.1% |
| Iowa | $28 | $116 | 406 | 2,926 | -15.3% |
| New Mexico | $28 | $122 | 223 | 1,632 | -15.3% |
| Minnesota | $28 | $122 | 942 | 5,097 | -16.2% |
| Utah | $28 | $82 | 303 | 2,245 | -16.8% |
| Oklahoma | $28 | $94 | 582 | 4,228 | -18.1% |
| Michigan | $27 | $104 | 1,319 | 10,828 | -20.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $27 | $118 | 1,900 | 15,728 | -20.8% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $187 | 859 | 4,538 | -20.9% |
| Arkansas | $26 | $97 | 435 | 3,308 | -21.7% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $101 | 648 | 4,225 | -22.4% |
| Oregon | $26 | $86 | 503 | 3,307 | -22.7% |
| Missouri | $25 | $99 | 1,070 | 7,764 | -26.8% |
| Montana | $23 | $83 | 204 | 1,396 | -31.5% |
| Idaho | $22 | $131 | 212 | 1,556 | -33.4% |
| Ohio | $22 | $98 | 1,649 | 13,597 | -34.4% |
| Maine | $19 | $73 | 270 | 1,511 | -44.8% |
| Vermont | $19 | $90 | 80 | 499 | -44.9% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $79 | 100 | 512 | -47.1% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $79 | 311 | 2,404 | -51.0% |
⚠️ 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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