Scans and imaging CPT 72070 Inpatient — admitted to hospital

Mid back X-ray cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient

In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views as an inpatient: from $614.40 to $614.40, with a median of $614.40. Across Virginia, the median is $322.50 at 37 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 — and —.

Lowest$614.40Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center
Median$614.40half pay less
Highest$614.40in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest

Hospitals, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceInsurers payOff listFile date
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC T-Spine 2 Views $614.40 $2,048.00 — 70% —
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Inpatient: lowest $614.40, median $614.40, highest $614.40.

As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $614.40 — 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.