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
$535.91
national median
$5,205.95
highest cash price
886
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 | 24 | $125.84 | $242.40 | $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 | 34 | $162.50 | $659.20 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,286.60 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,300.20 | not published |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $1,333.80 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $1,333.80 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $1,333.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,350.60 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,350.60 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,350.60 | not published |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $1,363.44 | $37.09 – $286.77 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,368.00 | $109.17 – $289.31 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $1,394.00 | $61.00 – $132.12 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $1,418.50 | $14.20 – $915.79 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $1,467.18 | $470.70 – $522.36 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,518.35 | $14.58 – $1,415.10 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $1,539.56 | $55.63 – $296.03 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,596.50 | $75.89 – $733.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $1,607.68 | $245.18 – $1,339.57 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $1,618.68 | $105.02 – $488.67 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $1,618.68 | $333.97 – $488.67 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $1,618.68 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $1,634.00 | $74.85 – $245.18 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,663.94 | $109.17 – $199.35 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,710.03 | $148.44 – $349.27 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $1,731.26 | $98.09 – $98.09 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,765.00 | $31.00 – $200.48 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $1,765.00 | $29.81 – $191.85 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,787.28 | $53.26 – $322.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $1,793.46 | $60.25 – $392.71 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $1,820.00 | $103.72 – $207.78 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,934.17 | $103.72 – $182.21 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $1,994.10 | $397.00 – $397.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $2,024.83 | $61.48 – $183.10 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $2,047.22 | $33.36 – $4,094.43 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $2,047.22 | $106.34 – $5,459.24 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $2,047.22 | $2,729.62 – $5,459.24 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $2,047.22 | $147.65 – $5,459.24 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $2,047.22 | $106.34 – $5,549.32 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $2,047.22 | $60.24 – $5,459.24 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $2,047.22 | $106.34 – $5,459.24 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $2,057.17 | $60.56 – $183.10 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $2,118.61 | $59.96 – $96.60 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $2,235.00 | $60.97 – $245.18 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $2,238.00 | $61.48 – $392.71 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $2,264.00 | $39.89 – $304.54 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $2,266.95 | $134.46 – $396.08 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $2,323.00 | $66.29 – $157.29 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,337.33 | $145.47 – $297.15 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $2,360.94 | $109.17 – $286.15 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $2,437.86 | $103.72 – $217.73 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $2,549.43 | $109.17 – $247.47 |