How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in Las Vegas?
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · Metro area: Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $76, with most between $34 and $76 ($209 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 Las Vegas hospitals — 58% lower than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $498 (6.6× higher).
Source: medians across 32 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Las Vegas?
In Las Vegas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $76, with most between $34 and $76, based on 32 Las Vegas hospitals. That's 58% lower than the national typical of $181.
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost without insurance in Las Vegas?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Las Vegas run around $209. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $498), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Las Vegas hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?
Las Vegas hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $498 — roughly 6.6× the $76 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 Las Vegas?
Yes. If a Las Vegas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $76), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Las Vegas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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