Mid back X-ray cost in North Carolina
In North Carolina, 37 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views: from $138.51 to $633.00, with a median of $269.53. The lowest price is at Duke University Hospital (Raleigh) and 2 other hospitals. The highest price is 4.6× 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 24, 2026.
Lowest$138.51Duke University Hospital + 2 more
Median$269.53half pay less
Highest$633.00in North Carolina
Lowest saves$131.02vs the median
Hospitals in North Carolina, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital lowest Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC Xr Spine Thorac 2v | $138.51 | $513.00 | — source file |
| Duke University Hospital lowest Durham · Durham, NC Xr Spine Thorac 2v | $138.51 | $513.00 | — source file |
| Duke Regional Hospital lowest Durham · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Xr Spine Thorac 2v | $138.51 | $513.00 | — source file |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC XR SPINE THORAC 2V | $189.54 | $702.00 | — source file |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin · Mount Airy, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $199.50 | $399.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $199.50 | $399.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Bermuda Run · Winston-Salem, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $209.50 | $419.00 | Oct 21, 2025 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston Salem · Winston-Salem, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $221.50 | $443.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| High Point Regional Health High Point · Greensboro-High Point, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $225.00 | $450.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Lexington Medical Center Lexington · Winston-Salem, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $225.50 | $451.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City · Elizabeth City, NC Chgr-Tspine 2 Views | $238.50 | $477.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby · Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 4, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Concord · Concord, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $269.53 | $539.05 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center Albermarle · Albemarle, NC HC DX THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $281.00 | $562.00 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · Murphy, NC HC Spine,Thoracic,2 Views | $297.50 | $425.00 | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Medical Center Greenville · Greenville, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $418.17 | $789.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Pitt County Memorial Hospital Washington · Washington, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $418.17 | $789.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital Edenton · Edenton, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $424.48 | $758.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health-Bertie Windsor · Windsor, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $432.88 | $773.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $434.00 | $775.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Tarboro · Rocky Mount, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $434.00 | $775.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Duplin Hospital Kenansville · Kenansville, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $439.04 | $784.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus · Columbus, NC HC X-RAY THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $468.51 | $468.51 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health Ahoskie · Ahoskie, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $469.84 | $839.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville · Asheville, NC HC X-RAY THORACIC SPINE 2 VW | $477.00 | $477.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Outer Banks Hospital Nags Head · Kill Devil Hills, NC Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $477.12 | $852.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Gastonia · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG XR SPINE THORACIC 2 VIEWS | $633.00 | $633.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Mount Holly · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG XR SPINE THORACIC 2 VIEWS | $633.00 | $633.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG XR SPINE THORACIC 2 VIEWS | $633.00 | $633.00 | May 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 12 | $189.54 | $269.53 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 3 | $209.50 | $221.50 |
| Ahoskie, NC | 1 | $469.84 | $469.84 |
| Albemarle, NC | 1 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Asheville, NC | 1 | $477.00 | $477.00 |
| Columbus, NC | 1 | $468.51 | $468.51 |
| Concord, NC | 1 | $269.53 | $269.53 |
| Durham, NC | 1 | $138.51 | $138.51 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $138.51 | $138.51 |
| Edenton, NC | 1 | $424.48 | $424.48 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 1 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Greenville, NC | 1 | $418.17 | $418.17 |
| Kenansville, NC | 1 | $439.04 | $439.04 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 1 | $477.12 | $477.12 |
| Murphy, NC | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 1 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 1 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1 | $138.51 | $138.51 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC | 1 | $269.53 | $269.53 |
| Windsor, NC | 1 | $432.88 | $432.88 |
| Washington, NC | 1 | $418.17 | $418.17 |
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
- Massachusetts$309.15
- 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 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.