X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA — inpatient
In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, 4 hospitals list a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views as an inpatient: from $135.20 to $1,033.00, with a median of $671.45. The lowest listed price is at Central Iowa Hospital Corporation.
Cash prices at 4 facilities across 3 cities for code 72110, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Mar 31, 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation lowest Des Moines, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp Des Moines, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $671.45 | $1,033.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA HC LUMBOSACR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $684.46 | $855.57 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA HC LUMBOSACR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $684.46 | $855.57 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $1,033.00 | $1,033.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $135.20, median $671.45, highest $1,033.00 — a 7.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $671.45 — 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.