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Thoracic Spine X-ray, Four or More Views

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 72074

This is an X-ray study of the thoracic spine, the section of the backbone in the middle of the back, using four or more images taken from different angles. The additional views give a more thorough look at the vertebrae than a basic two-view study, helping identify fractures, alignment problems, or degenerative changes. It's often ordered for more involved back concerns than a simpler thoracic spine X-ray would address.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Thoracic Spine X-ray, Four or More Views cost?

$56.23

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $56.23 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $45.71 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

Facilitymedian $102 · 10th to 90th $58 to $186Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $39 to $81
$50$100$200facility $102professional $55

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$41.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$173.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$75.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$18.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$67.61
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$64.57
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$8.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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.

Connecticut· 21st of 51

$56.23

AK $129UT $33.11

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.