Lower back X-ray cost in Rockford, IL — inpatient
In Rockford, IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $602.34 to $602.34, with a median of $602.34. Across Illinois, the median is $429.92 at 100 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72100, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 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 Rockford, IL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Memorial Hospital lowest Rockford, IL · (815) 968-6861 HC XR LUMBAR SPINE 2V OR 3V | $602.34 | $803.12 | — | 25% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
| Rockford Memorial Hospital lowest Rockford, IL · (815) 968-6861 HC XR LUMBAR SPINE 2V OR 3V | $602.34 | $803.12 | — | 25% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $602.34, median $602.34, highest $602.34.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $602.34 — 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.