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

Nebraska 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?

$53.70

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $53.70 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $89.13.

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 $54 · 10th to 90th $36 to $204
$20$50$100$200professional $54

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
$21.88
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$154.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$89.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$23.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$74.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$87.10
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
$41.69
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$223.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$134.90
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$36.31
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$97.72
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$134.90
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$36.31
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$97.72
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$72.44

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska· 13th of 51

$53.70

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.