Lower back X-ray cost in Salem, OH — inpatient
In Salem, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $245.25 to $245.25, with a median of $245.25. Across Ohio, the median is $295.13 at 112 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility 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 Salem, OH.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Regional Medical Center lowest Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 LUMBAR SPINE 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $245.25 | $245.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Salem Regional Medical Center Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 LUMBOSACRAL SPINE 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $257.50 | $257.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $245.25, median $245.25, highest $245.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $171.63 — 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.