How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in Austin?
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · Metro area: Austin
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $234, with most between $138 and $337 ($1,027 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 29% higher than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $1,027 (4.4× higher).
Source: medians across 12 Austin hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Austin — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Austin?
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $234, with most between $138 and $337, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 29% higher than the national typical of $181.
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost without insurance in Austin?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Austin run around $1,027. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,027), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Austin hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?
Austin hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $1,027 — roughly 4.4× the $234 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Austin?
Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $234), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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