Lower back X-ray cost in Minot, ND — inpatient
In Minot, ND, 2 hospitals list a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $264.80 to $264.80, with a median of $264.80. The lowest listed price is at Kenmare Community Hospital and 1 other hospital. Across North Dakota, the median is $171.00 at 21 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 72100, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Minot, ND.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmare Community Hospital lowest Kenmare, ND · (701) 385-4296 XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $264.80 | $331.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Hospitals lowest Minot, ND · (701) 857-5000 XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $264.80 | $331.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $264.80, median $264.80, highest $264.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $264.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.