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

Iowa 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $89.13.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $32 to $204
$10$20$50$100$200professional $47

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
$19.05
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$53.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$87.10
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$144.54
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$45.71
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$223.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$39.81
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$102.33
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$100.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$32.36
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$74.13
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$95.50
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$77.62
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$20.89
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$56.23

Where Iowa 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.

Iowa· 19th of 51

$46.77

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.