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

Washington, DC 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?

$38.02

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.02 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $72.44.

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 $38 · 10th to 90th $30 to $117
$20$50$100$200professional $38

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
$9.55
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$12.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$31.62
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$151.36
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$11.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$70.79
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$93.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$23.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$169.82

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$38.02

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.