Lower back X-ray cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views: from $82.74 to $409.60, with a median of $152.18. The lowest price is at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center (Independence). The highest price is 5.0× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72100. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center lowest Independence · Hammond, LA X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $82.74 | $137.90 | — source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $82.94 | $377.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $103.68 | $648.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $129.76 | $811.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA LS SPINE -2/3 VWS | $141.60 | $354.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 72100 DX- L-SPINE 2/3 VWS | $150.80 | $580.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $152.18 | $1,087.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $169.02 | $626.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $170.94 | $1,221.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $170.94 | $1,221.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $170.94 | $1,221.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $170.94 | $1,221.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA XR Spine Lumbosacral 2 or 3 Views | $409.60 | $512.00 | 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 | $160.60 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $82.74 | $82.74 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $409.60 | $409.60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $170.94 | $170.94 |
What it is
A lower back X-ray shows the bones of the lumbar spine in two or three views. It is used after injuries, for suspected fractures and for back pain with warning signs.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views in other states
- Alabama$406.95
- Alaska$468.00
- Arizona$125.69
- Arkansas$232.70
- California$457.60
- Colorado$301.22
- Connecticut$267.66
- Delaware$343.80
- Florida$608.40
- Georgia$341.64
- Hawaii$259.80
- Idaho$441.00
- Illinois$370.00
- Indiana$246.00
- Iowa$120.35
- Kansas$278.20
- Kentucky$688.20
- Maine$261.32
- Maryland$210.64
- Massachusetts$450.19
- Michigan$211.50
- Minnesota$163.69
- Mississippi$123.76
- Missouri$276.25
- Montana$258.40
- Nebraska$310.06
- Nevada$319.99
- New Hampshire$290.69
- New Jersey$135.31
- New Mexico$315.26
- New York$230.76
- North Carolina$278.40
- North Dakota$193.60
- Ohio$315.83
- Oklahoma$202.68
- Oregon$291.48
- Pennsylvania$296.80
- Puerto Rico$50.50
- Rhode Island$200.80
- South Carolina$306.15
- South Dakota$427.20
- Tennessee$82.83
- Texas$384.07
- Utah$214.27
- Vermont$597.75
- Virginia$366.50
- Washington$295.36
- West Virginia$208.25
- Wisconsin$227.78
- Wyoming$221.20
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.