X-ray of Middle Spine, 3 Views Cost in Kansas
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 55 Kansas hospitals. CPT 72072. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Kansas
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 55 of 55 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | Humana | Cigna | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAN REGIONAL HEALTH EMPORIA |
$16.00 | $31.21 | $103 | $32.15 | $38.95 | $85.00 | $103 | $90.00 | $100 |
| PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PRATT |
$27.00 | $32.00 | — | $35.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| OLATHE HOSPITAL ST STREET OLATHE |
$57.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAOLA HOSPITAL BAPTISTE DRIVE PAOLA |
$57.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL MAIN CAMPUS, BELL HOSPITAL TOWER KANSAS CITY |
$57.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL IN MANHATTAN COLLEGE AVE MANHATTAN |
$88.80 | $8.86 | $218 | $9.21 | $98.35 | — | $167 | — | $98.35 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM GREAT BEND CAMPUS GREAT BEND |
$91.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER KANSAS CITY |
$98.00 | $90.85 | $158 | $45.17 | — | $98.49 | — | — | $98.49 |
| SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL LEAVENWORTH |
$98.00 | $90.85 | $95.78 | $53.82 | — | $98.49 | — | — | $98.49 |
| MERCY HOSPITAL MOUNDRIDGE |
$140 | $31.21 | $31.21 | $53.13 | $114 | — | $31.21 | — | — |
| KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER ANDOVER |
$159 | $59.96 | $96.34 | $53.13 | $96.34 | — | $96.34 | — | — |
| COMMONSPIRIT BOB WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ULYSSES |
$172 | $138 | $269 | $138 | $138 | — | — | $387 | $138 |
| COMMONSPIRIT ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL - GARDEN CITY GARDEN CITY |
$172 | $24.58 | $24.58 | $24.58 | $24.58 | $24.58 | — | $387 | $24.58 |
| RUSSELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL RUSSELL |
$183 | — | $202 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAWRENCE |
$183 | $39.32 | $45.90 | $466 | $39.32 | $39.32 | $46.81 | — | $39.32 |
| SEDAN CITY HOSPITAL SEDAN |
$188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAWNEE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LARNED |
$188 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $89.10 | — | — | $36.00 | $95.00 | — |
| SUSAN B ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EL DORADO |
$205 | $350 | $47.50 | $81.10 | — | $90.00 | — | $90.00 | — |
| HAYS MEDICAL CENTER HAYS |
$208 | $80.00 | $90.00 | $55.00 | — | — | $112 | $90.00 | — |
| OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OSBORNE |
$224 | $176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL IOLA |
$230 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $317 | $204 | $349 | — | — | $173 |
| ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL GARNETT |
$230 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $326 | $329 | $52.75 | — | — | $207 |
| KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL WICHITA |
$236 | $95.87 | $95.87 | $38.00 | $93.95 | $47.50 | — | $70.00 | — |
| NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER NEWTON |
$245 | $315 | $202 | $53.00 | — | $333 | $162 | — | — |
| REHABILIATION HOSPITAL OF OVERLAND PARK OVERLAND PARK |
$261 | $59.96 | $102 | $10.45 | $102 | — | $59.96 | $209 | — |
| COFFEYVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TH ST. COFFEYVILLE |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HILLSBORO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HILLSBORO |
$268 | $393 | $274 | — | — | — | — | — | $36.36 |
| GOODLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GOODLAND |
$270 | $270 | $202 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION WAMEGO HEALTH CENTER GENN DR WAMEGO |
$271 | $8.86 | $265 | $9.21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL NORTON |
$300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS GALENA |
$322 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL COLUMBUS COLUMBUS |
$335 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COMMONSPIRIT ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL - DODGE CITY DODGE CITY |
$336 | $553 | $25.08 | $25.08 | $25.08 | $25.08 | — | $673 | $25.08 |
| CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER COLBY |
$340 | $84.40 | $95.00 | $95.00 | — | $95.00 | — | $95.00 | — |
| COMANCHE COUNTY HOSPITAL COLDWATER |
$362 | $85.00 | — | $85.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$370 | $196 | — | $196 | $196 | $352 | — | — | — |
| AMBERMED HOXIE |
$375 | $356 | $278 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL PITTSBURG PITTSBURG |
$395 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ST. MARYS ST MARYS |
$413 | $260 | $202 | $464 | — | — | — | $490 | — |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS TOPEKA |
$419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RAWLINS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ATWOOD |
$429 | — | $202 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHANUTE |
$442 | $59.96 | $189 | $189 | $189 | $560 | $297 | — | $189 |
| ST LUKE HOSPITAL MARION |
$452 | $231 | $231 | — | $231 | — | $233 | — | — |
| TOPEKA ER & HOSPITAL TH STREET TOPEKA |
$575 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL ELKHART |
$647 | $719 | $611 | $647 | $209 | — | — | — | — |
| STORMONT VAIL HEALTH FLINT HILLS CAMPUS TOPEKA |
$672 | $61.16 | $61.76 | $95.72 | $95.72 | — | $61.16 | — | — |
| SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITAL OVERLAND PARK |
$730 | $41.76 | $35.70 | $29.47 | $30.22 | $87.30 | — | — | — |
| STORMONT VAIL HEALTH TOPEKA CAMPUS TOPEKA |
$801 | $61.16 | $61.76 | $97.88 | $97.88 | — | $61.16 | — | — |
| ADVENTHEALTH SOUTH OVERLAND PARK OVERLAND PARK |
$1,061 | $196 | $158 | $44.40 | — | $90.51 | — | — | — |
| ADVENTHEALTH LENEXA CITY CENTER LENEXA |
$1,061 | $196 | $158 | $44.40 | — | $90.51 | — | — | — |
| ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA OTTAWA |
$1,061 | $196 | — | $44.40 | — | $90.51 | — | — | — |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OVERLAND PARK |
$1,611 | $59.96 | $47.94 | $47.64 | $49.14 | $122 | $300 | $31.00 | — |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER OVERLAND PARK |
$3,136 | $59.96 | $47.94 | $47.64 | $49.14 | $122 | $583 | $31.00 | — |
| WESLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WICHITA |
$3,155 | $59.96 | $232 | $62.36 | — | — | $568 | $38.36 | — |
| WESLEY WOODLAWN HOSPITAL WICHITA |
$3,155 | $59.96 | $232 | $62.36 | — | — | $568 | $38.36 | — |
That is the median of what the 55 Kansas hospitals above publish for X-ray of middle spine, 3 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 72072 in Kansas, Medicare reimburses about $35.46 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Kansas range from $16.00 to $3,155 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.6x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of middle spine, 3 views cost in Kansas?
- Cash prices for x-ray of middle spine, 3 views (CPT 72072) in Kansas range from $16.00 to $3,155, with a median of $270. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of middle spine, 3 views in Kansas?
- The cheapest Kansas hospital published cash price for this procedure is $16.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.