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

South Dakota 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?

$58.88

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $58.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $41.69 to $81.28.

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 $59 · 10th to 90th $35 to $115
$50$100professional $59

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
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$120.23
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$38.02
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$223.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$83.18
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$25.70
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$61.66
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$75.86
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$20.89
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$64.57
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$57.54

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 10th of 51

$58.88

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.