Mid back X-ray cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views as an inpatient: from $147.00 to $147.00, with a median of $147.00. Across Missouri, the median is $249.60 at 25 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72070, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 THORACIC SPINE 2-VIEW | $147.00 | $367.50 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $147.00, median $147.00, highest $147.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $189.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.