How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in Indiana?

X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · State: Indiana

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $35, with most between $34 and $169 ($275 cash/self-pay). Based on 90 Indiana hospitals — 81% lower than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $503 (14.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$35
Indiana · $34$169
Cash / self-pay
$275
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$503
14.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 90 Indiana 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 Indiana — FAQs

How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Indiana?

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $35, with most between $34 and $169, based on 90 Indiana hospitals. That's 81% lower than the national typical of $181.

How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost without insurance in Indiana?

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Indiana run around $275. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $503), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Indiana hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?

Indiana hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $503 — roughly 14.4× the $35 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 Indiana?

Yes. If a Indiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $35), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Indiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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