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Mid-Back (Thoracic) Spine X-ray, Extended Views

Alabama rates for HCPCS 72072

An X-ray captures a more thorough set of images of the thoracic spine, the middle section of the back between the neck and lower back, than a basic exam provides. It helps evaluate causes of mid-back pain, injury, or curvature problems. This version offers more views than a limited study of the same region.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Mid-Back (Thoracic) Spine X-ray, Extended Views cost?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.88 to $50.12.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $41 · 10th to 90th $29 to $63
$50$100professional $41

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$41.69
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$47.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$12.59
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$12.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$169.82

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Alabama· 41st of 51

$40.74

AK $97.72FL $34.67

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.