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

Colorado 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 Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $57.54.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $30 to $79
$50$100professional $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
$10.96
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$81.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$21.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$60.26
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$186.21
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$52.48
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$134.90
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$21.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$93.33
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$25.70
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$95.50

Where Colorado 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.

Colorado· 33rd 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.