Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) X-ray cost at US hospitals
X-ray lumbosacral spine, 2-3 views · CPT 72100
$41.00
lowest cash price
$359.20
national median
$3,627.29
highest cash price
914
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $41.00–$3,627.29 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($330.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($575.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $468.00 | $622.44 | $806.52 |
| Arizona | 24 | $83.79 | $136.71 | $658.16 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $72.90 | $232.70 | $458.00 |
| California | 90 | $137.34 | $457.60 | $1,443.30 |
| Colorado | 17 | $56.67 | $1,052.00 | $1,669.25 |
| Florida | 74 | $226.80 | $1,311.05 | $3,627.29 |
| Georgia | 25 | $248.35 | $475.00 | $2,427.24 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $325.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $127.50 | $471.20 | $688.32 |
| Indiana | 26 | $176.00 | $240.00 | $938.10 |
| Iowa | 30 | $111.20 | $298.21 | $1,113.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $271.20 | $920.62 | $2,327.99 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $267.60 | $410.96 | $938.10 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Maine | 7 | $263.85 | $473.75 | $804.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $423.00 | $476.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $274.40 | $501.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $70.75 | $123.76 | $201.60 |
| Missouri | 21 | $123.75 | $276.10 | $912.18 |
| Montana | 2 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $260.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $149.50 | $311.22 | $450.76 |
| Nevada | 4 | $319.99 | $370.44 | $516.81 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $68.75 | $116.22 | $145.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $288.12 | $288.12 | $288.12 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $1,098.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $551.57 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $193.60 | $277.60 | $505.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $201.60 | $396.50 | $678.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $41.00 | $193.70 | $1,045.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $148.50 | $246.75 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $115.80 | $405.00 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $200.50 | $459.00 | $1,345.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $331.20 | $428.80 | $585.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $64.63 | $82.83 | $2,804.87 |
| Texas | 108 | $196.11 | $524.40 | $2,351.68 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $512.10 | $2,660.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $252.45 | $359.20 | $796.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $141.00 | $213.50 | $643.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $99.18 | $304.15 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $264.00 | $287.25 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $248.35 | $38.83 – $679.59 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $248.35 | $28.47 – $587.30 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $248.95 | $24.41 – $252.18 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $249.00 | $10.11 – $23.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $249.60 | $24.41 – $139.62 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $250.00 | not published |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $250.58 | $37.63 – $314.16 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $251.70 | $1.60 – $48.75 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $252.45 | $1.16 – $149.91 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $254.62 | $9.10 – $183.96 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $255.00 | $130.42 – $634.00 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $256.00 | $52.81 – $348.75 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $256.15 | $32.34 – $940.00 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $257.05 | $155.01 – $668.84 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $257.40 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $257.40 | $54.71 – $349.64 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $257.40 | $63.51 – $145.86 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $257.40 | $60.00 – $201.63 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $258.37 | $36.48 – $308.70 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $260.50 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $260.80 | $348.75 – $348.75 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $261.45 | $24.52 – $453.92 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | $261.78 | $77.83 – $235.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $261.78 | $77.83 – $235.69 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $262.80 | $29.48 – $162.54 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $262.80 | $29.48 – $163.42 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $262.80 | $29.48 – $165.08 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $262.80 | $29.48 – $372.30 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $263.85 | $10.27 – $21.69 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $264.00 | $165.00 – $363.75 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $121.06 – $509.96 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $121.06 – $526.78 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $120.42 – $526.78 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $264.55 | $66.95 – $66.95 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $267.15 | $24.41 – $224.16 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $267.60 | $72.89 – $72.89 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $267.75 | not published |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $269.25 | $165.00 – $363.75 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $269.37 | $135.42 – $588.77 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $271.20 | $8.83 – $241.51 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $271.24 | $155.01 – $668.84 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $272.31 | $234.44 – $802.61 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $272.40 | $29.48 – $372.30 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $272.40 | $25.88 – $101.38 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $274.20 | $10.34 – $56.47 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $274.40 | $83.04 – $308.70 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $275.16 | $43.93 – $43.93 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $275.16 | $28.16 – $58.68 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $275.16 | $24.22 – $30.10 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $125.66 |