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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $316.94 | $64.37 – $1,130.73 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $318.00 | $109.00 – $109.00 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $321.95 | $75.89 – $1,175.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $321.95 | $52.16 – $975.25 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $322.50 | $11.07 – $622.48 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $323.34 | $1.81 – $233.14 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $327.94 | $130.42 – $836.29 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $330.00 | $38.50 – $193.75 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $334.00 | $11.07 – $176.07 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $334.50 | $11.07 – $174.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $337.89 | $13.54 – $170.21 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $338.00 | $11.07 – $188.60 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $338.00 | $11.07 – $174.65 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $338.40 | $52.16 – $975.25 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $338.66 | $87.71 – $87.71 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $341.44 | $99.35 – $539.49 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $341.50 | $11.07 – $505.08 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $341.76 | $14.15 – $150.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $341.85 | $64.37 – $1,130.73 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $351.00 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $351.00 | not published |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $352.30 | $100.81 – $104.84 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $353.10 | not published |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $353.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $353.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $359.00 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $359.50 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $359.70 | $2.65 – $293.33 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $361.00 | $231.00 – $263.76 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $362.00 | $11.07 – $187.02 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $362.40 | $8.73 – $96.75 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $364.00 | $155.61 – $409.50 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $364.40 | $39.73 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $364.40 | $39.73 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $364.40 | $40.64 – $501.84 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $364.40 | $40.46 – $840.61 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $364.40 | $40.66 – $501.84 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $364.50 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $365.27 | $76.19 – $999.54 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $365.27 | $49.61 – $863.80 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $365.50 | $110.61 – $243.77 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $366.60 | $38.50 – $149.15 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $366.60 | $100.81 – $100.81 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $366.60 | $100.81 – $100.81 |