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

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

In New Hampshire, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $329, with most between $132 and $371 ($446 cash/self-pay). Based on 14 New Hampshire hospitals — 82% higher than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $748 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$329
New Hampshire · $132$371
Cash / self-pay
$446
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$748
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 14 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire — FAQs

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

In New Hampshire, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $329, with most between $132 and $371, based on 14 New Hampshire hospitals. That's 82% higher than the national typical of $181.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in New Hampshire run around $446. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $748), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New Hampshire hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $748 — roughly 2.3× the $329 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 New Hampshire?

Yes. If a New Hampshire hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $329), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Hampshire hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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