Lower back X-ray cost in Ketchikan, AK
In Ketchikan, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views: from $251.55 to $251.55, with a median of $251.55. Across Alaska, the median is $468.00 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72100, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$251.55Ketchikan Medial Center
Median$251.55half pay less
Highest$251.55in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Medial Center Ketchikan, AK · (907) 225-5171 X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $251.55 | $387.00 | — | 35% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $251.55, median $251.55, highest $251.55.
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.