Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) X-ray (with bending views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the lumbosacral spine, complete including bending views, 6 or more views · CPT 72114
$69.00
lowest cash price
$540.60
national median
$5,205.95
highest cash price
883
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $69.00–$5,205.95 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($645.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($705.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $492.66 | $800.28 | $1,467.18 |
| Arizona | 22 | $113.24 | $177.01 | $822.88 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $158.70 | $496.60 | $718.00 |
| California | 89 | $206.34 | $677.60 | $2,803.98 |
| Colorado | 17 | $84.13 | $3,135.96 | $4,476.00 |
| Florida | 72 | $413.20 | $1,663.94 | $4,363.50 |
| Georgia | 25 | $365.27 | $566.00 | $2,988.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $318.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $175.00 | $635.00 | $1,169.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $246.88 | $364.50 | $2,047.22 |
| Iowa | 26 | $135.20 | $438.60 | $861.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $312.40 | $495.95 | $1,237.08 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $224.16 | $761.40 | $2,047.22 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $229.06 | $229.06 | $229.06 |
| Maine | 7 | $622.80 | $754.45 | $1,518.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $119.28 | $469.00 | $830.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $171.81 | $756.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $113.74 | $206.80 | $482.85 |
| Missouri | 19 | $384.80 | $482.90 | $2,118.61 |
| Montana | 2 | $473.60 | $473.60 | $492.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $201.48 | $458.00 | $1,055.70 |
| Nevada | 4 | $511.88 | $659.28 | $919.78 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $924.25 | $924.25 | $924.25 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $109.90 | $139.64 | $234.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $483.00 | $483.00 | $483.00 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $2,323.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $638.25 | $638.25 | $845.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $306.40 | $632.00 | $657.60 |
| Ohio | 67 | $243.60 | $477.10 | $1,350.60 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $69.00 | $530.20 | $1,058.75 |
| Oregon | 13 | $220.86 | $492.00 | $654.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $162.50 | $666.60 | $1,154.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $175.00 | $512.00 | $1,765.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $364.00 | $583.20 | $738.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $71.53 | $160.50 | $2,640.13 |
| Texas | 108 | $197.82 | $585.36 | $5,205.95 |
| Virginia | 43 | $71.53 | $758.40 | $3,124.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $289.64 | $424.80 | $1,286.60 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $164.80 | $338.00 | $679.80 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $109.44 | $550.00 | $859.38 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $127.26 | $599.81 | $644.96 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $585.36 | $46.58 – $731.70 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $585.36 | $46.58 – $731.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $585.65 | $126.92 – $139.82 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $586.95 | $69.11 – $671.83 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $587.60 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $587.65 | $75.89 – $1,175.02 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $590.00 | $160.73 – $944.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $592.02 | $14.60 – $277.24 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $592.90 | $104.64 – $394.55 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $592.90 | $133.49 – $375.63 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $593.02 | $104.61 – $235.69 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $593.66 | $498.80 – $1,210.59 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $595.68 | $114.29 – $248.76 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $596.16 | $36.98 – $84.28 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $596.70 | $12.54 – $734.40 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $597.72 | $140.86 – $175.68 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $599.81 | $374.88 – $826.44 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $600.03 | $88.49 – $955.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $601.98 | $123.91 – $902.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $601.98 | $65.78 – $902.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $601.98 | $61.48 – $902.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $601.98 | $61.48 – $752.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $601.98 | $61.48 – $902.97 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $607.65 | $131.99 – $3,645.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $607.65 | $131.99 – $3,645.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $607.65 | $131.99 – $4,213.04 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $608.58 | $30.10 – $84.28 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $611.74 | $374.88 – $826.44 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $612.80 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $612.80 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $612.80 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $612.80 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $613.60 | $33.82 – $302.54 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $616.20 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $619.45 | $39.13 – $240.32 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $622.80 | $14.58 – $29.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $626.63 | $61.48 – $783.29 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $626.63 | $61.48 – $939.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $626.63 | $61.48 – $939.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $626.63 | $141.23 – $835.51 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $630.88 | $75.89 – $1,358.01 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $632.00 | $61.25 – $711.00 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $632.80 | $104.64 – $366.18 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $635.00 | $160.73 – $1,236.98 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $635.00 | $160.73 – $1,016.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $636.00 | $41.57 – $392.12 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $636.00 | $41.57 – $380.87 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $636.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $637.75 | $75.89 – $1,375.20 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,212.68 |