CPT 72040 Radiology
X-ray exam neck spine 2-3 vw Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$16
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$56
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.22
Work RVU
0.25
Facility PE RVU
0.03
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $45 | $59 — $91 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $36 | $46 — $71 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $35 | $46 — $70 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $39 | $51 — $78 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — CHICO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — FRESNO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — MADERA | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — MERCED | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — MODESTO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — NAPA | $50 | $65 — $101 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $46 | $59 — $92 |
| CA — REDDING | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $43 | $56 — $86 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $45 | $59 — $90 |
| CA — SALINAS | $45 | $58 — $90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam neck spine 2-3 vw cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $16. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam neck spine 2-3 vw cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $16.