X-ray of Upper Spine, 6 or More Views Cost in Hawaii
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 13 Hawaii hospitals. CPT 72052. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Hawaii
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 13 of 13 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Kaiser | Humana | MultiPlan | Devoted | First Health | Aetna | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER HILO |
$73.20 | $14.63 | $17.56 | — | — | $16.09 | — | — | — |
| KAU HOSPITAL PAHALA |
$73.20 | $14.63 | $17.56 | — | — | $16.09 | — | — | — |
| HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUA HONOKAA |
$73.20 | $14.63 | $17.56 | — | — | $16.09 | — | — | — |
| LANAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LANAI CITY |
$266 | $51.00 | $39.00 | — | — | $51.00 | — | — | — |
| KULA HOSPITAL KULA |
$266 | $56.00 | $39.00 | — | — | $65.00 | — | — | — |
| KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER KAHUKU |
$326 | $39.85 | $18.59 | $120 | — | — | — | — | — |
| KAISER PERMANENTE MOANALUA MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$356 | — | $109 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER WAHIAWA WAHIAWA |
$374 | $48.12 | — | $90.00 | — | — | $80.00 | — | — |
| THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER - WEST OAHU EWA BEACH |
$374 | $48.12 | $123 | $90.00 | $70.00 | — | $80.00 | — | — |
| QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$374 | $48.12 | $123 | $90.00 | $70.00 | — | $80.00 | — | — |
| MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL KAUNAKAKAI |
$422 | $60.00 | $27.00 | — | $85.00 | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HONOLULU |
$544 | $86.45 | $65.00 | — | $85.00 | — | — | $75.00 | $139 |
| QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAIMEA |
$601 | $80.00 | $132 | $90.00 | $72.00 | — | $80.00 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 13 Hawaii hospitals above publish for X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more 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 72052 in Hawaii, Medicare reimburses about $69.51 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Hawaii range from $73.20 to $601 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.1x 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, 6 or more views cost in Hawaii?
- Cash prices for x-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views (CPT 72052) in Hawaii range from $73.20 to $601, with a median of $356. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views in Hawaii?
- The cheapest Hawaii hospital published cash price for this procedure is $73.20. 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.