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

Louisiana 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 Louisiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $50.12.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $28 to $69
$50$100$200professional $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
$12.59
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$21.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$50.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$34.67
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$15.14
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$18.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$40.74
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$43.65

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana· 35th 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.