X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views
Medicare pricing data for 9,989 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Vermont to $39 in Alaska. 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 lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views (HCPCS code 72120) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $26.14, but hospitals typically charge $113.03 — 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 $26.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.23. 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 $19.49 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $39 | $261 | 33 | 74 | +48.1% |
| Rhode Island | $36 | $123 | 37 | 181 | +39.4% |
| California | $36 | $137 | 961 | 4,751 | +36.8% |
| New Jersey | $35 | $168 | 288 | 859 | +34.0% |
| Maryland | $35 | $108 | 265 | 1,576 | +33.7% |
| Oklahoma | $32 | $73 | 97 | 1,058 | +23.9% |
| New York | $32 | $125 | 375 | 1,300 | +22.4% |
| Illinois | $32 | $159 | 483 | 4,127 | +21.5% |
| Florida | $32 | $161 | 546 | 2,452 | +20.5% |
| Connecticut | $30 | $222 | 120 | 718 | +14.6% |
| Iowa | $29 | $131 | 90 | 781 | +9.9% |
| North Carolina | $28 | $116 | 348 | 1,546 | +8.6% |
| Nevada | $28 | $135 | 57 | 161 | +7.9% |
| Arizona | $27 | $133 | 156 | 504 | +3.8% |
| Texas | $26 | $120 | 650 | 3,142 | -1.1% |
| Georgia | $25 | $134 | 291 | 1,030 | -4.6% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $94 | 110 | 326 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $101 | 261 | 1,565 | -5.1% |
| Nebraska | $24 | $80 | 143 | 818 | -6.5% |
| Colorado | $23 | $89 | 214 | 1,085 | -11.7% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $92 | 91 | 463 | -12.9% |
| Washington | $22 | $103 | 223 | 616 | -14.6% |
| Missouri | $22 | $82 | 266 | 1,789 | -15.6% |
| Virginia | $22 | $114 | 346 | 1,643 | -16.8% |
| Alabama | $22 | $73 | 145 | 613 | -17.3% |
| Oregon | $21 | $73 | 135 | 568 | -18.5% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $98 | 71 | 274 | -18.9% |
| District of Columbia | $21 | $74 | 27 | 96 | -19.1% |
| Michigan | $21 | $57 | 247 | 966 | -20.2% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $75 | 131 | 558 | -21.2% |
| Wyoming | $20 | $48 | 21 | 48 | -22.6% |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $105 | 163 | 543 | -23.0% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $69 | 38 | 123 | -23.4% |
| Utah | $20 | $59 | 60 | 210 | -23.4% |
| Ohio | $19 | $76 | 396 | 1,948 | -25.7% |
| Idaho | $19 | $79 | 53 | 131 | -27.0% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $75 | 327 | 1,249 | -27.5% |
| Kansas | $19 | $69 | 82 | 272 | -28.0% |
| Hawaii | $19 | $70 | 22 | 58 | -28.6% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $174 | 257 | 1,230 | -28.8% |
| Maine | $18 | $70 | 29 | 38 | -29.4% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $55 | 80 | 386 | -29.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $68 | 507 | 1,734 | -33.3% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $71 | 161 | 708 | -34.0% |
| Indiana | $17 | $76 | 283 | 825 | -35.3% |
| Delaware | $16 | $60 | 35 | 66 | -38.4% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $57 | 86 | 406 | -41.6% |
| Montana | $15 | $48 | 35 | 196 | -43.0% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $59 | 77 | 249 | -49.3% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $51 | 41 | 190 | -54.2% |
| Vermont | $11 | $51 | 18 | 45 | -59.7% |
⚠️ 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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