X-ray of middle spine, minimum of 4 views
Medicare pricing data for 2,725 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Idaho to $48 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS code 72074) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $35.00, but hospitals typically charge $126.90 — a 3.6x 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 $35.00, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.00. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $25.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48 | $313 | 12 | 32 | +36.1% |
| New Jersey | $47 | $149 | 132 | 288 | +32.9% |
| California | $44 | $164 | 287 | 558 | +26.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $41 | $56 | 14 | 19 | +17.0% |
| New York | $40 | $137 | 155 | 359 | +12.9% |
| Arizona | $39 | $106 | 137 | 942 | +12.3% |
| Colorado | $39 | $132 | 50 | 102 | +10.3% |
| District of Columbia | $38 | $155 | 9 | 11 | +7.4% |
| Texas | $38 | $172 | 262 | 612 | +7.2% |
| Utah | $37 | $162 | 14 | 15 | +5.9% |
| Michigan | $37 | $85 | 46 | 109 | +5.5% |
| Louisiana | $37 | $147 | 28 | 67 | +5.4% |
| New Mexico | $36 | $146 | 13 | 27 | +3.3% |
| Florida | $36 | $128 | 263 | 596 | +3.0% |
| Nevada | $35 | $182 | 35 | 39 | +0.6% |
| Mississippi | $35 | $120 | 20 | 53 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $152 | 23 | 35 | -3.1% |
| Delaware | $34 | $102 | 12 | 24 | -3.8% |
| Oklahoma | $33 | $98 | 35 | 68 | -5.0% |
| Indiana | $33 | $137 | 26 | 38 | -5.1% |
| Maryland | $32 | $92 | 101 | 366 | -7.2% |
| Virginia | $32 | $104 | 90 | 157 | -7.3% |
| Alabama | $32 | $98 | 44 | 170 | -8.7% |
| Washington | $30 | $107 | 45 | 76 | -14.0% |
| Iowa | $30 | $140 | 8 | 14 | -14.5% |
| Georgia | $29 | $134 | 80 | 124 | -16.0% |
| Hawaii | $29 | $101 | 9 | 13 | -17.3% |
| Missouri | $28 | $95 | 31 | 39 | -20.1% |
| North Carolina | $28 | $120 | 179 | 394 | -20.3% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $89 | 71 | 125 | -22.0% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $246 | 29 | 41 | -23.2% |
| Connecticut | $27 | $153 | 14 | 21 | -23.5% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $98 | 22 | 34 | -25.6% |
| Illinois | $26 | $181 | 72 | 169 | -26.2% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $94 | 49 | 70 | -28.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $93 | 96 | 144 | -28.7% |
| Kansas | $24 | $78 | 26 | 43 | -30.7% |
| Arkansas | $24 | $90 | 13 | 15 | -31.7% |
| Kentucky | $23 | $81 | 16 | 38 | -35.2% |
| Oregon | $19 | $65 | 13 | 27 | -45.9% |
| Ohio | $18 | $87 | 67 | 159 | -49.7% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $56 | 22 | 46 | -52.1% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $73 | 12 | 14 | -54.2% |
| Vermont | $12 | $54 | 7 | 13 | -65.5% |
| Wyoming | $12 | $56 | 6 | 14 | -66.7% |
| Maine | $12 | $43 | 7 | 13 | -66.9% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $47 | 28 | 57 | -67.7% |
| Idaho | $11 | $89 | 18 | 30 | -67.7% |
⚠️ 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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