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X-ray of the lower spine, at least 4 views. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
X-ray of the lower spine, at least 4 views.
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By state
| State | Office or clinic | Hospital outpatient |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47 | $102–$111 |
| Alaska | $60 | $133 |
| Arizona | $52 | $124 |
| Arkansas | $47 | $107–$113 |
| California | $57–$73 | $147–$169 |
| Colorado | $56 | $123 |
| Connecticut | $57 | $139 |
| Delaware | $53 | $123–$129 |
| District of Columbia | $62 | $116–$137 |
| Florida | $52 | $122 |
| Georgia | $49–$54 | $104–$121 |
| Hawaii | $59 | $136 |
| Idaho | $49 | $115 |
| Illinois | $50–$55 | $125 |
| Indiana | $50 | $123 |
| Iowa | $49 | $112–$119 |
| Kansas | $49 | $108 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $110 |
| Louisiana | $48 | $107 |
| Maine | $50 | $115 |
| Maryland | $54 | $111–$124 |
| Massachusetts | $56–$62 | $138 |
| Michigan | $50 | $117 |
| Minnesota | $54 | $120–$126 |
| Mississippi | $47 | $102–$109 |
| Missouri | $47 | $117 |
| Montana | $53 | $120 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $121 |
| Nevada | $53 | $123 |
| New Hampshire | $55 | $124 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $131–$138 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $116 |
| New York | $51–$63 | $143 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $112–$118 |
| North Dakota | $53 | $119 |
| Ohio | $50 | $111 |
| Oklahoma | $49 | $113 |
| Oregon | $53–$58 | $129–$139 |
| Pennsylvania | $50–$56 | $114–$123 |
| Rhode Island | $55 | $130 |
| South Carolina | $50 | $110 |
| South Dakota | $53 | $119 |
| Tennessee | $49 | $107–$115 |
| Texas | $49–$56 | $117 |
| Utah | $51 | $118 |
| Vermont | $53 | $116 |
| Virginia | $52 | $114–$121 |
| Washington | $56–$64 | $129–$135 |
| West Virginia | $48 | $113–$121 |
| Wisconsin | $51 | $114–$122 |
| Wyoming | $53 | $119 |
Questions
How much does lower back X-ray, 4+ views cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for lower back X-ray, 4+ views is $53 at office or clinic; $120 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is lower back X-ray, 4+ views cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($53) rather than hospital outpatient ($120), about $66 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.