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

Delaware 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?

$39.81

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $39.81 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.88 to $64.57.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $34 to $100
$50$100$200professional $40

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
$10.47
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$11.75
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$16.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$47.86
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$114.82
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$144.54

Where Delaware 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.

Delaware· 45th of 51

$39.81

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.