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

Kentucky 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?

$42.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $42.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $36.31 to $63.10.

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 $43 · 10th to 90th $31 to $72
$20$50$100$200professional $43

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
$10.96
Typical High
$19.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$39.81
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$16.60
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$33.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$69.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$20.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$45.71
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
$33.11
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$138.04
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$47.86

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky· 31st of 51

$42.66

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.