CPT 72050 Radiology
X-ray exam neck spine 4/5vws Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$55
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$55
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$107
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.26
Work RVU
1.36
Facility PE RVU
0.03
Malpractice RVU
1.65
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $62 | $81 — $125 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $49 | $64 — $98 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $48 | $63 — $97 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $54 | $70 — $108 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $60 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — CHICO | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — FRESNO | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $64 | $83 — $128 |
| CA — MADERA | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — MERCED | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — MODESTO | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — NAPA | $70 | $91 — $140 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $64 | $83 — $127 |
| CA — REDDING | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $59 | $77 — $119 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $60 | $78 — $120 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $63 | $81 — $125 |
| CA — SALINAS | $62 | $81 — $125 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam neck spine 4/5vws cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $55. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $107.
How much does X-ray exam neck spine 4/5vws 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 $55.