Lower back X-ray cost in Forrest City, AR
In Forrest City, AR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views: from $238.12 to $238.12, with a median of $238.12. Across Arkansas, the median is $191.49 at 26 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72100, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 17, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Arkansas Hospital Forrest City, AR · (870) 261-0000 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $238.12 | $396.87 | $101.95–$575.46 | 40% | Sep 17, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $238.12, median $238.12, highest $238.12.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A lower back X-ray shows the bones of the lumbar spine in two or three views. It is used after injuries, for suspected fractures and for back pain with warning signs.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.