X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 14,618 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $10 in Vermont to $28 in Puerto Rico. 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 and lower spine, 2 views (HCPCS code 72080) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.06, but hospitals typically charge $87.20 — a 4.3x 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 $20.06, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.01. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $31 | 32 | 64 | +39.7% |
| Alaska | $28 | $201 | 64 | 176 | +38.6% |
| Florida | $26 | $108 | 835 | 2,414 | +27.8% |
| Nevada | $26 | $156 | 133 | 342 | +27.3% |
| New Jersey | $25 | $111 | 227 | 578 | +24.3% |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $94 | 30 | 109 | +22.8% |
| New York | $24 | $89 | 578 | 2,011 | +20.5% |
| California | $23 | $100 | 1,291 | 3,867 | +16.6% |
| Maryland | $23 | $68 | 300 | 1,585 | +15.6% |
| Alabama | $23 | $75 | 180 | 614 | +15.5% |
| Delaware | $23 | $80 | 45 | 171 | +14.5% |
| Tennessee | $23 | $78 | 344 | 1,146 | +12.8% |
| Connecticut | $23 | $87 | 177 | 452 | +12.7% |
| South Carolina | $22 | $106 | 397 | 1,747 | +12.1% |
| Wyoming | $22 | $72 | 38 | 93 | +10.7% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $84 | 748 | 2,428 | +9.7% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $103 | 135 | 759 | +9.5% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $94 | 214 | 717 | +6.9% |
| Georgia | $21 | $115 | 416 | 1,156 | +6.6% |
| Texas | $21 | $99 | 853 | 2,500 | +6.3% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $74 | 130 | 370 | +3.4% |
| Arizona | $21 | $102 | 305 | 849 | +3.4% |
| Michigan | $21 | $78 | 387 | 1,447 | +3.3% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $136 | 79 | 262 | +2.6% |
| Indiana | $20 | $93 | 271 | 790 | -1.0% |
| Virginia | $19 | $109 | 473 | 1,755 | -5.5% |
| District of Columbia | $18 | $62 | 33 | 111 | -9.4% |
| Washington | $18 | $73 | 509 | 1,489 | -9.8% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $156 | 471 | 1,532 | -11.1% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $72 | 98 | 556 | -13.4% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $57 | 213 | 700 | -13.8% |
| Illinois | $17 | $98 | 471 | 1,581 | -14.8% |
| Colorado | $17 | $74 | 306 | 760 | -15.8% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $74 | 598 | 1,638 | -16.5% |
| Ohio | $17 | $57 | 453 | 1,547 | -16.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $66 | 606 | 1,911 | -17.1% |
| Missouri | $16 | $62 | 325 | 1,530 | -17.9% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $75 | 231 | 537 | -19.9% |
| Kansas | $16 | $53 | 168 | 637 | -21.2% |
| Montana | $16 | $55 | 92 | 350 | -22.2% |
| Iowa | $16 | $72 | 170 | 489 | -22.3% |
| Utah | $16 | $48 | 111 | 310 | -22.3% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $61 | 132 | 502 | -22.6% |
| Hawaii | $15 | $56 | 56 | 120 | -24.5% |
| New Mexico | $15 | $57 | 63 | 129 | -24.8% |
| Oregon | $15 | $50 | 246 | 709 | -25.3% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $46 | 208 | 740 | -28.8% |
| Idaho | $14 | $73 | 97 | 231 | -30.1% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $58 | 68 | 233 | -32.6% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $54 | 86 | 209 | -45.8% |
| Maine | $10 | $37 | 75 | 195 | -49.3% |
| Vermont | $10 | $53 | 35 | 123 | -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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