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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.

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

$43.65

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $43.65 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $42.66 to $95.50.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $44 · 10th to 90th $38 to $138
$50$100$200professional $44

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
$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

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.0 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.

Washington, DC· 45th of 51

$43.65

AK $112FL $38.02

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.