Scans and imaging CPT 72070 Alabama Outpatient

Mid back X-ray cost in Alabama

In Alabama, 12 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views: from $62.20 to $2,154.71, with a median of $490.11. The lowest price is at Monroe County Healthcare Authority (Monroeville). The highest price is 34.6× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72070. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.

Lowest$62.20Monroe County Healthcare Authority
Median$490.11half pay less
Highest$2,154.71in Alabama
Lowest saves$427.91vs the median

Hospitals in Alabama, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceFile date
Monroe County Healthcare Authority lowest Monroeville · Monroeville, AL SPINE THORACIC AP AND LAT $62.20 $155.50 —
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East Alabama Medical Center Opelika · Auburn-Opelika, AL XR Thorac Spine 2 Views 72070 AMB $122.65 $223.00 Jan 1, 2026
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The Children's Hospital of Alabama Birmingham · Birmingham, AL HC X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $200.79 $466.95 —
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Springhill Memorial Hospital Mobile · Mobile, AL XR SPINE DORSAL THORACIC 2 VIEWS $212.04 $249.46 Apr 2, 2026
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Floyd Cherokee Medical Center Centre · Centre, AL HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW $305.00 $610.00 Nov 19, 2025
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Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville · Huntsville, AL SP-T SPINE 2 VIEW DR $354.71 $1,970.60 Jan 1, 2026
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Huntsville Hospital Huntsville · Huntsville, AL X-RAY EXAM THORAC SPINE 2VWS $625.50 $625.50 —
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Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega · Talladega-Sylacauga, AL Hb X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $1,353.00 $1,353.00 Apr 1, 2026
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Baptist Health Princeton Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $1,353.00 $1,353.00 Apr 1, 2026
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Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Alabaster · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $1,353.00 $1,353.00 Apr 1, 2026
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Baptist Health Walker Hospital Jasper · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $1,353.00 $1,353.00 Apr 1, 2026
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Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views $2,154.71 $2,154.71 Apr 1, 2026
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By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro areaHospitals LowestMedian
Birmingham, AL 5 $200.79 $1,353.00
Huntsville, AL 2 $354.71 $490.10
Auburn-Opelika, AL 1 $122.65 $122.65
Centre, AL 1 $305.00 $305.00
Monroeville, AL 1 $62.20 $62.20
Mobile, AL 1 $212.04 $212.04
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL 1 $1,353.00 $1,353.00

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.

X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.