Neck X-ray cost in Altoona, PA — inpatient
In Altoona, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the neck (cervical spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $1,066.00 to $1,066.00, with a median of $1,066.00. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $305.70 at 66 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72040, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Altoona, PA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Tyrone lowest Tyrone, PA · (814) 684-1255 XR Spine Cervical 2 or 3 Views | $1,066.00 | $1,066.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Penn Highlands Tyrone lowest Tyrone, PA · (814) 684-1255 XR Spine Cervical Flexion + Extension | $1,066.00 | $1,066.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,066.00, median $1,066.00, highest $1,066.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,066.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A neck X-ray shows the bones of the cervical spine. It is used after injuries such as car accidents and falls, and for neck pain with warning signs.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.