Lower back X-ray cost in Taos, NM — inpatient
In Taos, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $342.40 to $342.40, with a median of $342.40. Across New Mexico, the median is $315.26 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72100, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 XR SPINE-L 2 VIEWS | $342.40 | $428.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $342.40, median $342.40, highest $342.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $342.40 — 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.