Mid back X-ray cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views: from $82.94 to $323.20, with a median of $149.24. The lowest price is at University Med Center (New Orleans). The highest price is 3.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72070. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Med Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $82.94 | $377.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $114.56 | $716.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $127.04 | $794.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA THORACIC SPINE | $138.00 | $345.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA X-RAY OF MIDDLE SPINE; 2 VIEWS | $142.60 | $237.67 | — source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $149.10 | $1,065.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 72070 DX- SPINE, DORSAL/THORACIC 2V | $149.24 | $574.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $167.13 | $619.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $197.54 | $1,411.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $197.54 | $1,411.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $197.54 | $1,411.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Middle Spine 3 Views | $197.54 | $1,411.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA XR Spine Thoracic 2 Views | $323.20 | $404.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $82.94 | $158.12 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $149.24 | $149.24 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $323.20 | $323.20 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $197.54 | $197.54 |
What it is
A thoracic spine X-ray shows the bones of the mid back. It is used after injuries and to look for compression fractures, which are common with osteoporosis.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.
X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views in other states
- Alabama$490.11
- Alaska$429.78
- Arizona$178.35
- Arkansas$210.28
- California$358.20
- Colorado$301.22
- Connecticut$256.93
- Delaware$431.45
- Florida$483.60
- Georgia$324.48
- Hawaii$236.40
- Idaho$441.00
- Illinois$364.80
- Indiana$238.20
- Iowa$130.65
- Kansas$247.80
- Kentucky$646.65
- Maine$232.32
- Maryland$180.55
- Massachusetts$309.15
- Michigan$174.50
- Minnesota$180.24
- Mississippi$123.36
- Missouri$249.60
- Montana$212.40
- Nebraska$193.66
- Nevada$195.86
- New Hampshire$258.03
- New Jersey$128.80
- New Mexico$156.66
- New York$230.76
- North Carolina$269.53
- North Dakota$154.28
- Ohio$293.39
- Oklahoma$148.46
- Oregon$273.75
- Pennsylvania$360.40
- Puerto Rico$62.25
- Rhode Island$200.80
- South Carolina$187.50
- South Dakota$400.80
- Tennessee$69.96
- Texas$403.23
- Utah$214.27
- Vermont$517.85
- Virginia$322.50
- Washington$274.60
- West Virginia$217.50
- Wisconsin$190.20
- Wyoming$260.34
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.