How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in Phoenix?
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · Metro area: Phoenix
In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $176, with most between $154 and $237 ($251 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 Phoenix hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $654 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 19 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Phoenix?
In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $176, with most between $154 and $237, based on 19 Phoenix hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $181.
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost without insurance in Phoenix?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Phoenix run around $251. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $654), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Phoenix hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?
Phoenix hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $654 — roughly 3.7× the $176 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 Phoenix?
Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $176), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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