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

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $201, with most between $114 and $281 ($273 cash/self-pay). Based on 86 Kansas hospitals — 11% higher than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $378 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$201
Kansas · $114–$281
Cash / self-pay
$273
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$378
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 86 Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQs

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $201, with most between $114 and $281, based on 86 Kansas hospitals. That's 11% higher than the national typical of $181.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Kansas run around $273. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $378), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kansas hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $378 — roughly 1.9× the $201 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 Kansas?

Yes. If a Kansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $201), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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