Lower back X-ray cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views: from $104.45 to $840.00, with a median of $450.19. The lowest price is at The Mercy Hospital (Springfield). The highest price is 8.0× 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.
Lowest$104.45The Mercy Hospital
Median$450.19half pay less
Highest$840.00in Massachusetts
Lowest saves$345.74vs the median
Hospitals in Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy Hospital lowest Springfield · Springfield, MA PR Xr Lumbosacral Spine 2-3 Views | $104.45 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Boston Medical Center South Brockton · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral 2/3 Views | $147.95 | $328.78 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Brighton Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral 2/3 Views | $164.96 | $366.58 | — source file |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 2-3 Views | $236.60 | $338.00 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral 2/3 Views | $245.25 | $545.00 | — source file |
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke · Springfield, MA X-ray l-s spine 2/3 vws | $285.00 | $285.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Boston Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH X-RAY EXAM L-S SPINE 2/3 VWS | $306.80 | $306.80 | — source file |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 2-3 Views | $361.90 | $517.00 | — source file |
| Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 2/3 vws | $450.19 | $473.88 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Great Barrington · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 2/3 vws | $450.19 | $473.88 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| North Adams Regional Hospital North Adams · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 2/3 vws | $450.19 | $473.88 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 2-3 Views | $477.40 | $682.00 | — source file |
| Milford Regional Medical Center Milford · Worcester, MA Lumbar Spine 2-3 Views | $487.00 | $487.00 | — source file |
| HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital Leominster · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $512.00 | $512.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital Southbridge · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $628.00 | $628.00 | Apr 3, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine 2 or 3 Views | $727.00 | $727.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Spine - Lumbar 2 Views | $840.00 | $840.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8 | $147.95 | $276.02 |
| Worcester, MA | 4 | $487.00 | $570.00 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 3 | $450.19 | $450.19 |
| Springfield, MA | 2 | $104.45 | $194.72 |
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
- Louisiana$152.18
- Maine$261.32
- Maryland$210.64
- 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.