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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,174.38 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,174.38 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,225.44 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,123.32 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,212.68 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,212.68 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,212.68 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,212.68 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,174.38 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,174.38 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $638.25 | $13.73 – $1,148.85 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $638.27 | $21.42 – $96.00 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $644.96 | $408.96 – $826.44 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $645.00 | $128.40 – $161.25 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $645.00 | $128.40 – $161.25 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $645.15 | $14.58 – $29.82 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $645.86 | $130.42 – $1,247.61 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $647.00 | $87.98 – $87.98 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $647.00 | $69.11 – $280.20 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $652.80 | $232.56 – $734.40 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $654.75 | $105.95 – $264.88 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $655.00 | $160.73 – $1,048.00 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $655.20 | $72.89 – $72.89 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $657.60 | $199.01 – $739.80 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $657.60 | $199.01 – $739.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $657.72 | $13.54 – $308.31 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $659.20 | $26.25 – $602.31 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $659.20 | $43.75 – $602.31 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $659.28 | $60.87 – $2,219.04 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $661.70 | $39.13 – $240.32 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $666.60 | $38.50 – $183.16 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $666.75 | $98.91 – $197.82 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $668.40 | $56.47 – $56.47 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $670.40 | $79.32 – $754.20 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $674.96 | $31.24 – $2,128.50 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $677.60 | $142.00 – $142.00 |