How much does an X-ray of the lower back cost in Texas?
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) · CPT 72100 · State: Texas
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $187, with most between $97 and $317 ($418 cash/self-pay). Based on 401 Texas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $181. Hospital list charges run about $837 (4.5× higher).
Source: medians across 401 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) cost in Texas?
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) is about $187, with most between $97 and $317, based on 401 Texas 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 Texas?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) in Texas run around $418. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $837), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Texas hospital bill for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) so high?
Texas hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) run about $837 — roughly 4.5× the $187 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 Texas?
Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $187), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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