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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $217.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $276.10 | $23.32 – $125.66 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $276.25 | $28.00 – $139.62 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $277.60 | $84.01 – $312.30 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $277.60 | $84.01 – $312.30 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $528.96 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $512.26 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $512.26 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $534.53 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.17 – $489.98 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $528.96 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $528.96 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $528.96 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $528.96 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.17 – $512.26 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $512.26 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $278.40 | $9.08 – $501.12 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $279.76 | $119.06 – $470.74 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $279.87 | $155.01 – $668.84 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $280.20 | $7.98 – $458.42 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $280.20 | $10.34 – $86.42 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $281.40 | $4.83 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $4.83 – $250.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $281.75 | $59.35 – $366.18 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $283.88 | $180.00 – $363.75 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $284.20 | $43.45 – $601.70 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $284.22 | $20.30 – $2,019.60 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $285.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $285.60 | $4.83 – $250.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $286.00 | $174.20 – $440.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $286.00 | $166.32 – $495.26 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $286.00 | $168.17 – $440.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $286.00 | $226.47 – $459.89 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $286.00 | $98.96 – $440.00 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $287.10 | not published |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $287.25 | $11.52 – $23.28 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $288.12 | $103.70 – $145.18 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $288.50 | $104.01 – $312.03 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $288.50 | not published |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $288.80 | $81.04 – $324.90 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $290.00 | $7.98 – $210.46 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $292.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $293.25 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $295.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $295.36 | $155.01 – $668.84 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $297.50 | not published |