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

North Carolina 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 North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $83.18.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $32 to $123
$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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$27.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$70.79
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$79.43
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$331.13
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$245.47

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 23rd 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.