Mid back X-ray cost in St. Marys, PA — inpatient
In St. Marys, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views as an inpatient: from $1,287.00 to $1,287.00, with a median of $1,287.00. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $360.40 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72070, 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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Elk Saint Marys, PA · (814) 788-8000 XR Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $1,287.00 | $1,287.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,287.00, median $1,287.00, highest $1,287.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,287.00 — 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.