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

Missouri 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?

$43.65

Typical negotiated rate. In Missouri, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $43.65 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $72.44.

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 $44 · 10th to 90th $32 to $191
$50$100$200professional $44

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
$12.59
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$134.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$41.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$74.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$21.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$15.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$38.90
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
$30.90
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$66.07
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$83.18

Where Missouri 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.

Missouri· 30th of 51

$43.65

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.