X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views in Bismarck, ND — inpatient
In Bismarck, ND, 2 hospitals list a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views as an inpatient: from $172.38 to $237.60, with a median of $204.99. The lowest listed price is at St. Alexius Medical Center.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 72110, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Mar 4, 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 Bismarck, ND.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Alexius Medical Center lowest Bismarck, ND HC LUMBR SPINE W OBLIQUES 4OR> | $172.38 | $338.00 | 49% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck Bismarck, ND RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $237.60 | $297.00 | 20% | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $172.38, median $204.99, highest $237.60 — a 1.4× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $204.99 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is an X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine and sacrum) with at least four views taken from different angles. It is used to look at the bones for fractures, arthritis, alignment problems or changes after surgery.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-rays. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately as a professional fee.