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

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $234, with most between $153 and $282 ($211 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 North Dakota hospitals — 29% higher than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $315 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$234
North Dakota · $153$282
Cash / self-pay
$211
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$315
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 19 North Dakota 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 North Dakota — FAQs

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $234, with most between $153 and $282, based on 19 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in North Dakota run around $211. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $315), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Dakota hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $315 — roughly 1.3× 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 North Dakota?

Yes. If a North Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $234), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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