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

Minnesota 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $46.77 to $110.

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 $74 · 10th to 90th $37 to $148
$50$100$200professional $74

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
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$8.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$141.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$89.13
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$81.28
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$97.72
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$24.55
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$199.53

Where Minnesota 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.

Minnesota· 4th of 51

$74.13

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.