Lower back X-ray cost in Iron River, MI — inpatient
In Iron River, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views as an inpatient: from $73.45 to $73.45, with a median of $73.45. Across Michigan, the median is $211.50 at 63 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.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Iron River, MI.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital lowest Iron River, MI · (906) 265-6121 Lumbar Spine 2 or 3 Views- Mh | $73.45 | $113.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital lowest Iron River, MI · (906) 265-6121 Pro X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine | $73.45 | $113.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River, MI · (906) 265-6121 RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $243.75 | $375.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River, MI · (906) 265-6121 Lumbar Spine 2 or 3 Views | $291.20 | $448.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $73.45, median $73.45, highest $73.45.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $73.45 — 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.