Mid back X-ray cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 14 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views: from $91.34 to $671.00, with a median of $309.15. The lowest price is at The Mercy Hospital (Springfield). The highest price is 7.3× 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.
Hospitals in Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy Hospital lowest Springfield · Springfield, MA PR Xr Thoracic Spine 2 Views | $91.34 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Boston Medical Center South Brockton · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $177.99 | $395.53 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Brighton Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $198.44 | $440.98 | — source file |
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke · Springfield, MA X-ray thorac spine 2vws | $230.00 | $230.00 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $238.95 | $531.00 | — source file |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 | $261.10 | $373.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Boston Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH X-RAY EXAM THORAC SPINE 2VWS | $299.30 | $299.30 | — source file |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Spine Thoracic & Lateral | $319.00 | $319.00 | — source file |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 | $336.00 | $480.00 | — source file |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Thoracic Spine 2 Vw - Xr Thoracic Spine 2 | $338.80 | $484.00 | — source file |
| HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital Leominster · Worcester, MA HC Thoracic Spine 2 Views | $467.00 | $467.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Milford Regional Medical Center Milford · Worcester, MA XR T-Spine Ap, Lat | $476.00 | $476.00 | — source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital Southbridge · Worcester, MA HC Thoracic Spine 2 Views | $520.00 | $520.00 | Apr 3, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester · Worcester, MA HC Thoracic Spine 2 Views | $671.00 | $671.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8 | $177.99 | $280.20 |
| Worcester, MA | 4 | $467.00 | $498.00 |
| Springfield, MA | 2 | $91.34 | $160.67 |
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
- Alabama$490.11
- Alaska$429.78
- Arizona$178.35
- Arkansas$210.28
- California$358.20
- Colorado$301.22
- Connecticut$256.93
- Delaware$431.45
- Florida$483.60
- Georgia$324.48
- Hawaii$236.40
- Idaho$441.00
- Illinois$364.80
- Indiana$238.20
- Iowa$130.65
- Kansas$247.80
- Kentucky$646.65
- Louisiana$149.24
- Maine$232.32
- Maryland$180.55
- Michigan$174.50
- Minnesota$180.24
- Mississippi$123.36
- Missouri$249.60
- Montana$212.40
- Nebraska$193.66
- Nevada$195.86
- New Hampshire$258.03
- New Jersey$128.80
- New Mexico$156.66
- New York$230.76
- North Carolina$269.53
- North Dakota$154.28
- Ohio$293.39
- Oklahoma$148.46
- Oregon$273.75
- Pennsylvania$360.40
- Puerto Rico$62.25
- Rhode Island$200.80
- South Carolina$187.50
- South Dakota$400.80
- Tennessee$69.96
- Texas$403.23
- Utah$214.27
- Vermont$517.85
- Virginia$322.50
- Washington$274.60
- West Virginia$217.50
- Wisconsin$190.20
- Wyoming$260.34
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.