X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views
Medicare pricing data for 16,162 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in West Virginia to $52 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, 6 or more views (HCPCS code 72052) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $37.01, but hospitals typically charge $151.90 — 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 $37.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.40. 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 $27.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $52 | $191 | 601 | 2,290 | +41.4% |
| Arizona | $52 | $192 | 345 | 2,547 | +40.0% |
| Alaska | $50 | $307 | 46 | 122 | +36.4% |
| Florida | $49 | $192 | 1,159 | 6,199 | +32.1% |
| Maryland | $48 | $139 | 310 | 1,389 | +29.7% |
| California | $48 | $190 | 1,479 | 5,744 | +28.8% |
| Rhode Island | $47 | $170 | 56 | 146 | +26.9% |
| Hawaii | $47 | $174 | 75 | 231 | +26.0% |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $207 | 38 | 142 | +24.0% |
| Nevada | $41 | $160 | 136 | 318 | +11.8% |
| New York | $41 | $159 | 865 | 3,602 | +9.9% |
| Virginia | $38 | $153 | 599 | 2,986 | +2.5% |
| Wyoming | $37 | $145 | 33 | 97 | +0.8% |
| Texas | $37 | $181 | 963 | 3,914 | +0.6% |
| Delaware | $37 | $124 | 70 | 270 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $37 | $131 | 238 | 738 | -0.7% |
| Connecticut | $36 | $121 | 190 | 477 | -2.3% |
| Kansas | $36 | $116 | 138 | 540 | -2.4% |
| New Hampshire | $36 | $154 | 85 | 326 | -2.8% |
| Washington | $35 | $164 | 366 | 993 | -6.6% |
| Utah | $35 | $112 | 89 | 255 | -6.7% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $112 | 191 | 666 | -7.7% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $145 | 312 | 1,247 | -9.1% |
| Arkansas | $33 | $98 | 106 | 418 | -10.9% |
| Oregon | $33 | $127 | 179 | 386 | -12.1% |
| Tennessee | $32 | $117 | 395 | 1,233 | -13.6% |
| Alabama | $32 | $111 | 287 | 1,087 | -13.8% |
| North Carolina | $31 | $129 | 648 | 2,332 | -16.1% |
| Nebraska | $31 | $122 | 112 | 309 | -16.3% |
| Indiana | $31 | $137 | 275 | 718 | -16.9% |
| Kentucky | $31 | $104 | 247 | 790 | -16.9% |
| Mississippi | $30 | $124 | 96 | 350 | -18.0% |
| Georgia | $30 | $138 | 520 | 1,971 | -20.0% |
| Missouri | $30 | $129 | 400 | 1,435 | -20.0% |
| Illinois | $30 | $168 | 717 | 2,641 | -20.0% |
| Massachusetts | $28 | $111 | 358 | 1,164 | -23.2% |
| Michigan | $28 | $116 | 538 | 2,148 | -23.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $46 | 29 | 80 | -23.9% |
| Idaho | $27 | $158 | 102 | 244 | -26.5% |
| New Mexico | $27 | $116 | 108 | 445 | -27.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $101 | 765 | 2,247 | -29.9% |
| Iowa | $26 | $128 | 121 | 372 | -30.1% |
| South Dakota | $25 | $93 | 20 | 26 | -32.3% |
| Montana | $24 | $79 | 72 | 154 | -34.7% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $110 | 247 | 573 | -36.2% |
| South Carolina | $23 | $116 | 243 | 672 | -37.0% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $169 | 267 | 600 | -38.7% |
| Ohio | $21 | $115 | 614 | 2,180 | -43.0% |
| Maine | $20 | $92 | 73 | 126 | -46.0% |
| Vermont | $17 | $94 | 23 | 60 | -53.9% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $93 | 19 | 29 | -55.8% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $80 | 183 | 835 | -56.7% |
⚠️ 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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