X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views in Lima, OH — inpatient
In Lima, OH, 2 hospitals list a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views as an inpatient: from $69.00 to $317.70, with a median of $137.70. The lowest listed price is at Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center LLC.
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 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 Lima, OH.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center LLC lowest Lima, OH HC L-Spine Min 4 Views | $69.00 | $115.00 | 40% | — source file |
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH X-Ray Exam L-2 Spine 4Vws | $137.70 | $153.00 | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH Lumbar Spine Min 4 Views | $317.70 | $353.00 | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $69.00, median $137.70, highest $317.70 — a 4.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $317.70 — 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.