Lower back X-ray cost in Devils Lake, ND — inpatient
In Devils Lake, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $118.02 to $118.02, with a median of $118.02. Across North Dakota, the median is $193.60 at 11 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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital of Devils Lake Devils Lake, ND · (701) 662-2131 LUMBAR SPINE 2 OR 3V | $118.02 | $281.00 | $202.32–$266.95 | 58% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $118.02, median $118.02, highest $118.02.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $118.02 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.