X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 4-5 views
Medicare pricing data for 3,350 providers across 46 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in Arkansas to $93 in District of Columbia. 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 entire middle and lower spine, 4-5 views (HCPCS code 72083) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $40.17, but hospitals typically charge $151.45 — a 3.8x 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 $40.17, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.03. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $30.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93 | $597 | 3 | 25 | +131.0% |
| Alaska | $86 | $402 | 11 | 58 | +113.1% |
| New Hampshire | $79 | $390 | 28 | 71 | +97.4% |
| Nevada | $77 | $323 | 9 | 35 | +92.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $77 | $79 | 10 | 17 | +91.3% |
| South Carolina | $67 | $212 | 78 | 336 | +65.8% |
| Georgia | $66 | $305 | 125 | 376 | +65.5% |
| Alabama | $59 | $130 | 56 | 260 | +45.9% |
| Tennessee | $57 | $211 | 110 | 459 | +41.0% |
| New Jersey | $53 | $172 | 65 | 174 | +33.2% |
| California | $53 | $174 | 295 | 1,190 | +32.8% |
| Minnesota | $52 | $193 | 100 | 429 | +28.6% |
| Texas | $50 | $173 | 177 | 560 | +25.5% |
| Nebraska | $49 | $176 | 19 | 42 | +22.6% |
| Louisiana | $49 | $230 | 32 | 64 | +21.7% |
| Colorado | $46 | $144 | 86 | 332 | +15.7% |
| North Carolina | $46 | $148 | 126 | 608 | +15.7% |
| Florida | $45 | $256 | 197 | 909 | +12.6% |
| Maryland | $39 | $103 | 68 | 3,168 | -3.6% |
| Arizona | $38 | $123 | 81 | 299 | -5.1% |
| Indiana | $37 | $114 | 141 | 724 | -7.1% |
| New York | $37 | $192 | 231 | 2,829 | -7.9% |
| Iowa | $37 | $154 | 41 | 136 | -8.5% |
| Mississippi | $36 | $112 | 22 | 50 | -11.2% |
| Illinois | $35 | $150 | 134 | 1,165 | -13.5% |
| Washington | $35 | $101 | 83 | 579 | -13.7% |
| Kentucky | $33 | $130 | 32 | 121 | -19.0% |
| Connecticut | $31 | $122 | 33 | 56 | -22.0% |
| Virginia | $31 | $104 | 132 | 653 | -22.7% |
| South Dakota | $29 | $81 | 12 | 50 | -27.6% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $154 | 46 | 125 | -32.3% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $109 | 65 | 149 | -32.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $27 | $102 | 105 | 283 | -33.5% |
| Ohio | $27 | $96 | 123 | 372 | -34.0% |
| Michigan | $25 | $103 | 94 | 430 | -38.9% |
| Oregon | $24 | $69 | 52 | 220 | -39.3% |
| Oklahoma | $24 | $101 | 35 | 76 | -41.2% |
| Delaware | $23 | $72 | 40 | 108 | -42.7% |
| Kansas | $22 | $95 | 21 | 54 | -46.4% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $49 | 8 | 86 | -55.9% |
| Missouri | $18 | $84 | 98 | 567 | -56.4% |
| Vermont | $17 | $87 | 6 | 13 | -57.8% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $61 | 13 | 26 | -58.4% |
| Idaho | $17 | $73 | 11 | 34 | -58.5% |
| Utah | $17 | $60 | 8 | 33 | -58.7% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $74 | 9 | 47 | -59.1% |
⚠️ 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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