Neck X-ray (4-5 views) cost in Houston, TX
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, 62 hospitals list a cash price for neck (cervical spine) X-ray, 4 or 5 views: from $102.04 to $4,161.88, with a median of $673.20. The lowest listed price is at Harris Health and 1 other hospital — $571.16 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $545.55 at 284 hospitals.
Cash prices at 62 facilities across 24 cities for code 72050, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Sep 8, 2026.
Lowest$102.04Harris Health + 1 more
Median$673.20half pay less
Highest$4,161.88in this market
Difference40.8×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
median
Lowest $102.04Highest $4,161.88
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Health lowest Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 SPINE/CERV 4 VIEWS MIN | $102.04 | $744.00 | $43.97–$483.60 | 86% | — source file |
| Harris Health lowest Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 SPINE/CERV 4 VIEWS MIN - MOD FY | $102.04 | $744.00 | $43.97–$483.60 | 86% | — source file |
| Harris Health lowest Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 SPINE/CERV 4 VIEWS MIN | $102.04 | $744.00 | $43.97–$483.60 | 86% | — source file |
| Harris Health lowest Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 SPINE/CERV 4 VIEWS MIN - MOD FY | $102.04 | $744.00 | $43.97–$483.60 | 86% | — source file |
| Hsa St. Joseph Houston, TX · (713) 757-1000 X-RAY EXAM NECK SPINE 4/5VWS | $103.34 | $1,300.69 | $99.72–$147.03 | 92% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Sweeny Community Hospital Sweeny, TX · (979) 548-3311 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | $383.76 | $639.60 | $191.88–$639.60 | 40% | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens Texas Galveston, TX · (409) 770-6600 X-RAY EXAM NECK SPINE 4/5VWS | $397.20 | $397.20 | $32.00–$215.19 | — | — source file |
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake Webster, TX C-SPINE 4 VIEWS | $491.33 | $491.33 | $33.72–$442.20 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX · (832) 777-6165 Radiologic examination spine cervical; 4 or 5 views | $493.18 | $986.36 | $112.48–$149.97 | 50% | — source file |
| Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe West Conroe, TX RAD Exam Neck Spine 4/5vws | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights Houston, TX RAD Exam Neck Spine 4/5vws | $501.26 | $501.26 | — | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Voyages of Sugar Land South Sugar Land, TX RAD Exam Neck Spine 4/5vws | $501.26 | $501.26 | $125.32–$375.95 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC SPINE, CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $572.85 | $855.00 | $53.80–$812.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC SPINE, CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $572.85 | $855.00 | $53.80–$812.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC SPINE, CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $572.85 | $855.00 | $53.80–$812.25 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 637-7000 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX · (832) 534-5000 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center Houston, TX · (832) 355-1000 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Springwood Village Spring, TX · (936) 266-4050 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Lakeside Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 266-4055 HC XR SPINE CERVICAL 4/5 VIEWS | $596.05 | $1,703.00 | $53.46–$1,703.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $633.00 | $1,266.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Community Hospital of Brazosport Lake Jackson, TX · (979) 297-4411 SPINE CERVICAL W/OBLIQUES | $662.55 | $1,893.00 | $44.92–$1,340.00 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Pearland, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Katy, TX · (281) 392-1111 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX · (281) 540-7700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital Katy Katy, TX HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 725-5000 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tirr Memorial Hermann Houston, TX HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center The Woodlands, TX · (713) 448-6796 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 242-3000 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $664.72 | $2,077.25 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Texas Medical Center) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Cypress) Cypress, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Upper Kirby) Houston, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Bellaire) Bellaire, TX · (713) 704-3700 HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital Bellaire, TX HC RADEX SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS - XR CERVICAL SPINE COMP 4-5 VIEWS | $673.20 | $2,103.75 | — | 68% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX · (281) 487-0700 SPINE CERVICAL-AP&LAT FLEX&EXT | $693.35 | $1,981.00 | $51.11–$1,485.75 | 65% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land Sugar Land, TX RAD Exam Neck Spine 4/5vws | $802.00 | $802.00 | $33.72–$681.70 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 799-8600 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $966.38 | $966.38 | $57.98–$869.74 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 799-8600 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views | $966.38 | $966.38 | $54.53–$188.62 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC SPINE CERVICAL 4 OR 5 VIEWS | $1,003.00 | $2,006.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Womans Hospital of Texas Houston, TX · (713) 790-1234 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views | $1,987.52 | $1,987.52 | $146.62–$188.62 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| The Womans Hospital of Texas Houston, TX · (713) 790-1234 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $1,987.52 | $1,987.52 | $119.25–$1,689.39 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Pasadena, TX · (713) 359-1000 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $2,572.42 | $2,572.42 | $154.35–$2,315.18 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Rehabilitation Hospital Southeast Pasadena, TX XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $2,572.42 | $2,572.42 | $154.35–$2,315.18 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Conroe, TX · (936) 539-1111 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views | $2,899.00 | $2,899.00 | $54.53 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Conroe, TX · (936) 539-1111 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $2,899.00 | $2,899.00 | $173.94–$2,609.10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Houston, TX · (713) 770-7000 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $3,413.22 | $3,413.22 | $204.79–$2,901.24 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress Houston, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $3,804.00 | $3,804.00 | $228.24–$3,233.40 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Cleveland, TX · (281) 359-7500 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $3,804.00 | $3,804.00 | $228.24–$3,423.60 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Houston, TX · (281) 351-7500 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $3,931.01 | $3,931.01 | $235.86–$3,341.36 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Friendswood, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $4,048.37 | $4,048.37 | $1,416.93 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Mainland Texas City, TX · (281) 332-2511 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views | $4,048.37 | $4,048.37 | $146.62–$188.62 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Mainland Texas City, TX · (281) 332-2511 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $4,048.37 | $4,048.37 | $242.90–$3,643.53 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West Houston, TX · (281) 588-8080 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $4,054.00 | $4,054.00 | $243.24–$3,648.60 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 527-5019 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $4,062.97 | $4,062.97 | $243.78–$3,453.52 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX · (713) 527-5019 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 4 or 5 views | $4,062.97 | $4,062.97 | $54.53 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest Spring, TX · (281) 440-1000 XR C-SPINE 4-5 V | $4,161.88 | $4,161.88 | $249.71–$3,537.60 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $102.04, median $673.20, highest $4,161.88 — a 40.8× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 45 facilities here, median $664.72. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 13 of 33 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This neck X-ray takes four or five pictures of the cervical spine, including angled views that show the openings where the nerves leave the spine. It is ordered for neck pain, arm numbness or after an injury.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.