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Thoracic Spine X-ray, Four or More Views

Pennsylvania 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 $22 · 10th–90th $11$390%10%20%10th90th$22Professionalmedian $31 · 10th–90th $10$690%5%10%10th90th$31$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
$11.22
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$32.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$63.10
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$21.88
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$74.13
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$20.42
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$63.10
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$79.43
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$20.89
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$57.54
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$91.20
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$22.91
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$67.61
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$56.23
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$17.78
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$37.15
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$102.33
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$30.90
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$72.44
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$12.02
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$46.77
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$12.02
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$60.26