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X-ray of the Tailbone (Sacrum and Coccyx)

West Virginia 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 October 2026.

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

$39.81

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $39.81 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $39.81 from a physician practice, and about $77.62 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$39.81$29.51 to $69.18
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$77.62$32.36 to $182

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th to 90th $32 to $331Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $24 to $76
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $78professional $40

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$52.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$114.82
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$588.84
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$48.98

Where West Virginia sits

The same service costs 3.8 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.

West Virginia· 21st of 51

$39.81

AK $95.50FL $25.12

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.