X-ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in New Hampshire
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 22 New Hampshire hospitals. CPT 72040. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Hampshire
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 22 of 22 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Cigna | Aetna | MultiPlan | First Health | BCBS | Centene | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCORD HOSPITAL CONCORD |
$13.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL LACONIA LACONIA |
$13.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL FRANKLIN FRANKLIN |
$13.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER KEENE |
$39.74 | $11.26 | $11.26 | $10.73 | $88.00 | $70.00 | $11.26 | $11.26 | — |
| DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$64.87 | $10.42 | $10.73 | $10.73 | $88.00 | $85.00 | $10.42 | $10.83 | — |
| NEW LONDON HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$134 | $10.42 | $14.47 | $11.98 | — | — | — | $10.73 | — |
| COTTAGE HOSPITAL WOODSVILLE |
$192 | $38.00 | $39.14 | $38.76 | — | — | $38.00 | — | $32.30 |
| SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER NASHUA |
$213 | — | $99.83 | $95.07 | — | — | $96.87 | $124 | — |
| VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLAREMONT |
$238 | $46.40 | $34.90 | — | — | — | $345 | — | — |
| HUGGINS HOSPITAL WOLFEBORO |
$252 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $95.00 | — | — | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH |
$252 | — | $116 | — | — | — | $270 | — | — |
| ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$256 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAINE HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH CONWAY |
$322 | $12.25 | $271 | $10.65 | $20.37 | — | — | $12.34 | $12.25 |
| LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE LITTLETON |
$345 | $38.00 | $40.28 | $91.00 | $95.00 | $98.00 | $81.50 | — | $39.52 |
| WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DOVER |
$427 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER MANCHESTER |
$816 | $409 | — | — | $604 | — | — | — | — |
| PLAISTOW EMERGENCY ROOM PLAISTOW |
$994 | $209 | $1,939 | $591 | — | $844 | — | — | — |
| PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER DERRY |
$994 | $209 | $1,939 | $591 | — | $844 | — | — | — |
| DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM DOVER |
$1,177 | $302 | $727 | $745 | $953 | $1,071 | — | — | — |
| PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL PORTSMOUTH |
$1,177 | $302 | $727 | $745 | $953 | $1,071 | — | — | — |
| SEABROOK EMERGENCY ROOM SEABROOK |
$1,177 | $302 | $727 | $745 | $953 | $1,071 | — | — | — |
| FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER |
$1,301 | $446 | — | $752 | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 22 New Hampshire hospitals above publish for X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 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 72040 in New Hampshire, Medicare reimburses about $40.98 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Hampshire range from $13.20 to $1,301 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.9x 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 upper spine, 2-3 views cost in New Hampshire?
- Cash prices for x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72040) in New Hampshire range from $13.20 to $1,301, with a median of $322. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views in New Hampshire?
- The cheapest New Hampshire hospital published cash price for this procedure is $13.20. 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.