X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 1-2 views
Medicare pricing data for 5,606 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $8 in Vermont to $32 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 joint between lower spine and hip bone, 1-2 views (HCPCS code 72200) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.01, but hospitals typically charge $80.37 — 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 $19.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.80. 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 $14.20 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $32 | $33 | 13 | 17 | +68.8% |
| Arizona | $27 | $155 | 98 | 298 | +42.7% |
| Utah | $27 | $74 | 36 | 116 | +42.6% |
| Florida | $27 | $77 | 360 | 1,892 | +42.4% |
| Texas | $23 | $99 | 429 | 1,195 | +22.9% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $75 | 154 | 302 | +22.1% |
| Nevada | $23 | $130 | 35 | 53 | +21.3% |
| California | $23 | $129 | 538 | 2,074 | +21.1% |
| Maryland | $23 | $65 | 74 | 176 | +20.9% |
| New York | $23 | $93 | 317 | 878 | +20.3% |
| Kansas | $22 | $58 | 77 | 221 | +16.4% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $94 | 130 | 281 | +4.3% |
| Delaware | $19 | $57 | 8 | 16 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $19 | $102 | 128 | 232 | -0.7% |
| Hawaii | $19 | $56 | 11 | 13 | -1.3% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $37 | 15 | 18 | -6.2% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $57 | 19 | 30 | -8.9% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $65 | 90 | 174 | -9.2% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $39 | 75 | 238 | -9.5% |
| Alabama | $17 | $55 | 79 | 189 | -11.3% |
| Michigan | $16 | $57 | 180 | 573 | -15.8% |
| Colorado | $16 | $63 | 150 | 215 | -16.0% |
| Illinois | $16 | $96 | 163 | 486 | -16.3% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $62 | 148 | 396 | -17.3% |
| Missouri | $16 | $55 | 151 | 760 | -17.6% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $124 | 121 | 214 | -18.6% |
| Kentucky | $15 | $59 | 85 | 166 | -18.8% |
| Georgia | $15 | $73 | 195 | 447 | -19.8% |
| Washington | $15 | $59 | 146 | 341 | -22.9% |
| Minnesota | $15 | $73 | 145 | 284 | -23.0% |
| Indiana | $14 | $49 | 92 | 150 | -26.0% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $55 | 57 | 117 | -26.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $44 | 78 | 141 | -26.6% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $54 | 104 | 197 | -28.0% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $61 | 79 | 171 | -32.0% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $50 | 142 | 306 | -34.7% |
| Idaho | $12 | $89 | 31 | 38 | -37.3% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $51 | 84 | 158 | -37.5% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $87 | 15 | 34 | -37.7% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $45 | 51 | 107 | -38.6% |
| Iowa | $11 | $44 | 75 | 109 | -40.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $60 | 217 | 643 | -41.6% |
| Alaska | $11 | $53 | 7 | 70 | -42.4% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $35 | 40 | 76 | -46.9% |
| Montana | $10 | $29 | 34 | 90 | -47.8% |
| Ohio | $10 | $54 | 232 | 705 | -49.7% |
| Wyoming | $8 | $19 | 7 | 18 | -58.2% |
| Maine | $8 | $31 | 15 | 20 | -58.3% |
| New Hampshire | $8 | $36 | 12 | 17 | -58.6% |
| Vermont | $8 | $27 | 4 | 17 | -58.7% |
⚠️ 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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