Mid back X-ray cost in Charleston, WV
In Charleston, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views: from $341.50 to $341.50, with a median of $341.50. Across West Virginia, the median is $217.50 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72070, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 10, 2026 and Jul 10, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert J Thomas Memorial Hospital Association South Charleston, WV · (304) 766-3600 X-RAY EXAM THORAC SPINE 2VWS | $341.50 | $683.00 | $7.20–$505.08 | 50% | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $341.50, median $341.50, highest $341.50.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. 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
A thoracic spine X-ray shows the bones of the mid back. It is used after injuries and to look for compression fractures, which are common with osteoporosis.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.