X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
Medicare pricing data for 50,371 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $15 in Vermont to $46 in New Jersey. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS code 72110) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $33.75, but hospitals typically charge $141.67 — a 4.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $33.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.75. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.61 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $46 | $199 | 1,614 | 32,141 | +36.6% |
| Alaska | $45 | $282 | 165 | 2,191 | +32.7% |
| Rhode Island | $42 | $179 | 198 | 2,768 | +25.2% |
| Nevada | $42 | $236 | 466 | 7,510 | +23.8% |
| Maryland | $41 | $130 | 1,071 | 23,097 | +22.3% |
| California | $41 | $148 | 3,974 | 67,227 | +22.1% |
| Florida | $41 | $171 | 3,127 | 60,908 | +21.6% |
| Arizona | $41 | $170 | 844 | 18,473 | +21.4% |
| Delaware | $40 | $155 | 140 | 4,284 | +19.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $40 | $55 | 94 | 317 | +17.5% |
| Connecticut | $38 | $137 | 670 | 7,767 | +11.9% |
| Colorado | $37 | $140 | 1,004 | 16,227 | +10.9% |
| Hawaii | $37 | $122 | 159 | 2,511 | +8.7% |
| Texas | $36 | $144 | 3,073 | 45,894 | +7.8% |
| New York | $36 | $151 | 2,159 | 36,615 | +6.5% |
| South Dakota | $35 | $149 | 221 | 3,540 | +4.2% |
| Alabama | $35 | $124 | 924 | 15,184 | +2.4% |
| District of Columbia | $34 | $121 | 128 | 1,948 | +2.0% |
| Georgia | $34 | $170 | 1,675 | 23,614 | +1.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $150 | 807 | 13,103 | +1.1% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $182 | 162 | 1,971 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $127 | 1,197 | 18,053 | +0.0% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $128 | 1,037 | 18,854 | -0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $33 | $169 | 257 | 2,550 | -1.6% |
| Washington | $33 | $137 | 1,087 | 15,972 | -2.3% |
| Virginia | $32 | $146 | 1,812 | 29,730 | -3.8% |
| Nebraska | $31 | $126 | 483 | 7,583 | -7.6% |
| Mississippi | $31 | $159 | 449 | 8,043 | -7.8% |
| Kansas | $31 | $106 | 700 | 9,343 | -8.2% |
| North Carolina | $31 | $122 | 2,431 | 29,320 | -9.4% |
| Indiana | $31 | $141 | 1,164 | 15,162 | -9.6% |
| Massachusetts | $30 | $134 | 982 | 13,886 | -10.1% |
| Iowa | $29 | $126 | 454 | 6,976 | -14.3% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $126 | 1,062 | 10,945 | -14.5% |
| Illinois | $29 | $159 | 2,114 | 38,572 | -15.4% |
| Oklahoma | $28 | $107 | 719 | 10,552 | -17.2% |
| Utah | $28 | $85 | 363 | 5,888 | -17.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $27 | $129 | 2,341 | 41,005 | -19.1% |
| Kentucky | $27 | $115 | 799 | 9,287 | -20.4% |
| New Mexico | $27 | $118 | 271 | 3,161 | -20.9% |
| Oregon | $27 | $90 | 575 | 5,960 | -21.0% |
| Michigan | $26 | $109 | 1,603 | 24,882 | -22.2% |
| Arkansas | $26 | $98 | 487 | 7,314 | -23.5% |
| Montana | $26 | $97 | 250 | 4,047 | -24.2% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $183 | 926 | 7,039 | -25.3% |
| Missouri | $24 | $107 | 1,242 | 16,375 | -29.0% |
| Ohio | $23 | $98 | 1,740 | 27,968 | -32.0% |
| Idaho | $22 | $143 | 287 | 3,893 | -34.1% |
| Maine | $17 | $75 | 231 | 1,836 | -50.2% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $82 | 121 | 1,269 | -50.3% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $77 | 382 | 6,189 | -53.0% |
| Vermont | $15 | $77 | 75 | 1,054 | -55.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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