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

Arizona 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?

$41.69

Typical negotiated rate. In Arizona, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $36.31 to $66.07.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $32 to $95
$50$100$200professional $42

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
$11.22
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$36.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$14.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$15.85
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$95.50

Where Arizona 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.

Arizona· 34th of 51

$41.69

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.