How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in San Antonio?
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $78, with most between $66 and $197 ($1,667 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 57% lower than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $1,667 (21.4× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $78, with most between $66 and $197, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 57% lower than the national typical of $181.
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in San Antonio run around $1,667. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,667), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $1,667 — roughly 21.4× the $78 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $78), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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