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Thoracic Spine X-ray, Four or More Views

Louisiana 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 $15 · 10th–90th $13$190%20%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $11$560%5%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
$13.49
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$19.05
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$46.77
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98