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

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $365, with most between $247 and $458 ($429 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 South Dakota hospitals — 102% higher than the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $522 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$365
South Dakota · $247–$458
Cash / self-pay
$429
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$522
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 18 South 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 South Dakota — FAQs

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $365, with most between $247 and $458, based on 18 South Dakota hospitals. That's 102% higher than the national typical of $181.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in South Dakota run around $429. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $522), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $522 — roughly 1.4× the $365 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 South Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $365), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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