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

Montana 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?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.02 to $66.07.

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 $45 · 10th to 90th $33 to $195
$20$50$100$200professional $45

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$102.33
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$20.89
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$104.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$24.55
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$169.82

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 25th of 51

$44.67

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.