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

New Mexico 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?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $30.90 to $52.48.

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 $41 · 10th to 90th $15 to $117
$10$20$50$100$200professional $41

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
$13.80
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$48.98
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$44.67
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$87.10
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.95
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$128.82

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 43rd of 51

$40.74

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.