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

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

In Oklahoma, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $134, with most between $105 and $206 ($219 cash/self-pay). Based on 64 Oklahoma hospitals — 26% lower than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $487 (3.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$134
Oklahoma · $105$206
Cash / self-pay
$219
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$487
3.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 64 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma — FAQs

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

In Oklahoma, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $134, with most between $105 and $206, based on 64 Oklahoma hospitals. That's 26% lower than the national typical of $181.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Oklahoma run around $219. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $487), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Oklahoma hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $487 — roughly 3.6× the $134 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 Oklahoma?

Yes. If a Oklahoma hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $134), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Oklahoma hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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