X-ray of middle spine, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 50,602 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Maine to $27 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 middle spine, 2 views (HCPCS code 72070) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.20, but hospitals typically charge $85.43 — a 4.2x 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 $20.20, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.04. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $27 | $118 | 1,459 | 9,176 | +36.0% |
| Alaska | $26 | $170 | 165 | 643 | +28.5% |
| Florida | $25 | $102 | 2,984 | 19,510 | +23.8% |
| Nevada | $25 | $127 | 370 | 2,358 | +23.6% |
| California | $25 | $99 | 4,195 | 26,577 | +22.2% |
| Arizona | $24 | $119 | 796 | 4,632 | +19.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $24 | $29 | 120 | 434 | +19.7% |
| Delaware | $24 | $97 | 148 | 1,489 | +19.2% |
| Maryland | $24 | $70 | 1,051 | 9,981 | +18.8% |
| New York | $23 | $93 | 2,402 | 19,790 | +13.7% |
| Wyoming | $23 | $119 | 116 | 628 | +13.0% |
| District of Columbia | $22 | $76 | 118 | 723 | +10.0% |
| Alabama | $22 | $77 | 1,100 | 4,988 | +10.0% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $86 | 204 | 1,306 | +9.5% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $76 | 723 | 3,672 | +4.8% |
| Colorado | $21 | $83 | 974 | 5,418 | +2.8% |
| Texas | $21 | $97 | 3,697 | 22,792 | +2.5% |
| Georgia | $21 | $106 | 1,614 | 7,133 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $20 | $86 | 1,557 | 9,100 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $73 | 1,578 | 9,186 | -2.3% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $89 | 1,118 | 6,321 | -3.0% |
| New Mexico | $19 | $87 | 232 | 1,342 | -5.2% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $75 | 2,729 | 13,445 | -8.2% |
| Illinois | $18 | $103 | 1,546 | 8,549 | -9.1% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $69 | 154 | 755 | -10.5% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $72 | 604 | 3,159 | -10.6% |
| Washington | $18 | $84 | 1,229 | 6,392 | -11.1% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $66 | 816 | 4,283 | -11.6% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $116 | 301 | 1,846 | -11.8% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $76 | 846 | 5,089 | -12.7% |
| Mississippi | $18 | $78 | 704 | 4,011 | -12.8% |
| Indiana | $18 | $80 | 952 | 4,431 | -13.0% |
| Kansas | $18 | $66 | 598 | 3,157 | -13.1% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $64 | 242 | 905 | -13.9% |
| Utah | $17 | $54 | 345 | 1,666 | -14.8% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $75 | 1,303 | 6,837 | -15.9% |
| Michigan | $17 | $74 | 1,365 | 7,684 | -16.5% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $63 | 567 | 2,601 | -18.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $67 | 1,855 | 10,801 | -18.6% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $66 | 1,046 | 7,718 | -19.5% |
| Iowa | $16 | $65 | 485 | 2,593 | -21.3% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $56 | 911 | 5,392 | -21.3% |
| Oregon | $16 | $55 | 606 | 2,712 | -23.2% |
| Missouri | $15 | $61 | 1,070 | 6,456 | -23.4% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $128 | 936 | 4,190 | -23.4% |
| Ohio | $15 | $61 | 1,447 | 9,332 | -24.4% |
| Montana | $15 | $58 | 229 | 1,154 | -24.5% |
| Idaho | $14 | $68 | 234 | 1,083 | -30.4% |
| Vermont | $13 | $63 | 84 | 435 | -33.2% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $60 | 142 | 770 | -34.2% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $58 | 249 | 1,172 | -41.6% |
| Maine | $11 | $44 | 243 | 1,131 | -44.3% |
⚠️ 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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