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X-ray of the Tailbone (Sacrum and Coccyx)

North Dakota rates for HCPCS 72220

An X-ray captures images of the sacrum and coccyx, the bones at the very base of the spine commonly known as the tailbone. It is typically ordered after a fall or injury to check for a fracture, or to evaluate persistent tailbone pain. The images focus specifically on this lower spinal region rather than the entire spine.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does X-ray of the Tailbone (Sacrum and Coccyx) cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $31.62 to $74.13.

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

Facilitymedian $166 · 10th to 90th $32 to $389Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $28 to $79
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $166professional $42

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
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$57.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$112.20
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$208.93
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$83.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$28.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$100.00

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Wisconsin than in Vermont. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

North Dakota $45.71 · 18th of 51
WI $89.13VT $32.36

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.