Lower back X-ray cost in Watford City, ND — inpatient
In Watford City, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views as an inpatient: from $232.70 to $232.70, with a median of $232.70. Across North Dakota, the median is $232.70 at 21 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72110, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Healthcare System Watford City, ND · (701) 842-3000 RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $232.70 | $358.00 | $315.04–$350.84 | 35% | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $232.70, median $232.70, highest $232.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $232.70 — 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
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.