Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) X-ray (4 or more views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the lumbosacral spine, 4 or more views · CPT 72110
$67.85
lowest cash price
$505.83
national median
$5,014.63
highest cash price
911
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $67.85–$5,014.63 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($461.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($610.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $352.38 | $776.88 | $1,031.16 |
| Arizona | 23 | $95.57 | $155.93 | $816.20 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $136.50 | $405.60 | $581.00 |
| California | 90 | $194.39 | $588.00 | $2,346.51 |
| Colorado | 17 | $73.57 | $1,119.75 | $2,613.30 |
| Florida | 74 | $371.20 | $1,519.51 | $5,014.63 |
| Georgia | 25 | $505.83 | $561.00 | $3,149.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $202.24 | $202.24 | $436.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $150.00 | $562.80 | $931.68 |
| Indiana | 26 | $310.00 | $346.80 | $1,836.65 |
| Iowa | 31 | $254.62 | $369.20 | $1,033.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $397.20 | $1,064.47 | $3,069.55 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $196.68 | $574.20 | $1,836.65 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $176.28 | $176.28 | $176.28 |
| Maine | 7 | $268.30 | $577.60 | $1,187.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $83.44 | $547.00 | $610.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $320.80 | $710.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $80.30 | $159.39 | $213.20 |
| Missouri | 20 | $326.95 | $403.65 | $1,613.97 |
| Montana | 2 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $330.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $234.14 | $423.50 | $617.95 |
| Nevada | 4 | $448.63 | $518.65 | $723.58 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $861.90 | $861.90 | $861.90 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $101.65 | $133.17 | $407.60 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $483.00 | $483.00 | $483.00 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $2,323.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $430.23 | $430.23 | $749.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $237.60 | $368.80 | $544.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $221.60 | $477.10 | $1,116.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $100.00 | $358.15 | $1,056.55 |
| Oregon | 13 | $190.62 | $362.25 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $162.50 | $526.40 | $1,154.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $226.50 | $617.50 | $1,587.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $419.20 | $616.00 | $776.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $67.85 | $137.28 | $2,962.81 |
| Texas | 108 | $197.82 | $652.50 | $4,176.85 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $575.50 | $2,755.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $289.64 | $424.80 | $917.00 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $173.60 | $299.50 | $466.20 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $156.18 | $417.50 | $925.86 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $110.88 | $590.66 | $642.67 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $559.42 | $55.78 – $839.13 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $559.42 | $52.13 – $839.13 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $559.42 | $52.13 – $699.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $559.42 | $52.13 – $839.13 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $559.65 | $98.49 – $861.00 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $560.07 | $62.90 – $1,374.40 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $561.00 | $74.26 – $74.26 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $561.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $562.40 | $200.36 – $632.70 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $562.80 | $35.19 – $392.12 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $562.80 | $35.19 – $380.87 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $562.80 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $566.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $566.00 | $58.34 – $280.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $566.15 | $69.11 – $671.83 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $568.00 | $8.09 – $568.00 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $574.20 | $97.66 – $97.66 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $574.20 | $66.94 – $66.94 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $574.31 | $49.72 – $1,745.70 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $575.00 | $160.73 – $1,120.10 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $575.00 | $160.73 – $920.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $575.50 | $80.04 – $758.51 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $575.50 | $80.04 – $758.51 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $575.50 | $80.04 – $758.51 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $575.50 | $80.04 – $758.51 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $575.50 | $80.04 – $758.51 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $575.85 | $56.98 – $215.17 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $577.50 | $108.39 – $161.25 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $577.50 | $108.39 – $161.25 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $577.60 | $12.34 – $544.10 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $580.07 | $56.61 – $1,319.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $581.00 | $90.80 – $464.80 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $581.60 | $111.66 – $654.30 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $581.60 | $111.66 – $654.30 |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $582.40 | not published |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $582.78 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $582.78 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $582.78 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $582.78 | $91.15 – $495.60 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $585.00 | $96.27 – $900.00 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $588.00 | $142.00 – $142.00 |