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X-ray of the Sacroiliac Joints, Extended Views

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 72202

An X-ray captures a more thorough set of images of the sacroiliac joints, the joints connecting the base of the spine to the pelvis, than a basic exam provides. It is used to evaluate lower back or pelvic pain that may be related to inflammation, arthritis, or injury in these joints. This version offers a more complete look than the standard set of views.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does X-ray of the Sacroiliac Joints, Extended Views cost?

$47.86

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.88 to $97.72.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $32 to $170
$50$100$200professional $48

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
$9.77
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$79.43
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$95.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$53.70
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$72.44
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$331.13
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$245.47

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

North Carolina· 17th of 51

$47.86

AK $97.72TX $33.88

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.