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Thoracic Spine X-ray, Four or More Views

Washington, DC 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $30 · 10th–90th $10$830%20%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $10$930%10%10th90th$32$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$35.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$181.97
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$12.30
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$87.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$104.71
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$25.70
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$147.91