Lower back X-ray cost in Oregon
In Oregon, 38 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views: from $72.15 to $500.72, with a median of $291.48. The lowest price is at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (Portland) and 4 other hospitals. The highest price is 6.9× 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$72.15Legacy Emanuel Medical Center + 4 more
Median$291.48half pay less
Highest$500.72in Oregon
Lowest saves$219.33vs the median
Hospitals in Oregon, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center lowest Portland · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CHG RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $72.15 | $111.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center lowest Portland · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CHG RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $72.15 | $111.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center lowest Tualatin · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CHG RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $72.15 | $111.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center lowest Gresham · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CHG RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $72.15 | $111.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Silverton Medical Center lowest Silverton · Salem, OR CHG RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $72.15 | $111.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Albany General Hospital Albany · Albany, OR PC X-RAY EXAM OF LOWER SPINE | $98.40 | $123.00 | Jan 31, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis Corvallis · Corvallis, OR PC X-RAY EXAM OF LOWER SPINE | $98.40 | $123.00 | Jan 31, 2026 source file |
| Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Lincoln City · Newport, OR PC X-RAY EXAM OF LOWER SPINE | $98.40 | $123.00 | Jan 31, 2026 source file |
| Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Lebanon · Albany, OR PC X-RAY EXAM OF LOWER SPINE | $98.40 | $123.00 | Jan 31, 2026 source file |
| Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital Newport · Newport, OR PC X-RAY EXAM OF LOWER SPINE | $98.40 | $123.00 | Jan 31, 2026 source file |
| Peace Harbor Medical Center Florence · Eugene-Springfield, OR X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $137.80 | $212.00 | — source file |
| Cottage Grove Community Medical Ct Cottage Grove · Eugene-Springfield, OR X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $144.30 | $222.00 | — source file |
| Providence Seaside Hospital Seaside · Astoria, OR HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $196.50 | $262.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $246.75 | $329.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $246.75 | $329.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $246.75 | $329.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $246.75 | $329.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Hood River · Hood River, OR HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $267.75 | $357.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Portland Portland · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $288.20 | $288.20 | — source file |
| Blue Mountain Hospital John Day · John Day, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $294.75 | $393.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City Baker City · Baker City, OR HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine 2-3 Views | $296.40 | $456.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario Ontario · Ontario, OR-ID HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine 2-3 Views | $296.40 | $456.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Salem Hospital Salem · Salem, OR HCHRG XRAY LUMBARSACRAL SPINE 2-3 VIEWS | $305.28 | $576.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| West Valley Hospital Dallas · Salem, OR HCHRG XRAY LUMBARSACRAL SPINE 2-3 VIEWS | $305.28 | $576.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sacred Heart-Riverbend Springfield · Eugene-Springfield, OR X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; 2-3 VIEWS | $319.80 | $492.00 | — source file |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HB Spine Lumbosacra 2 or 3 Vws | $347.10 | $534.00 | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Tuality Healthcare Hillsboro · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA HB Spine Lumbosacra 2 or 3 Vws | $347.10 | $534.00 | — source file |
| Bay Area Hospital Coos Bay · Coos Bay-North Bend, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $363.00 | $484.00 | Feb 23, 2026 source file |
| Providence Medford Medical Center Medford · Medford, OR HC XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2 OR 3 VIEWS | $371.25 | $495.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Charles Bend Bend · Bend, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2 or 3 views | $375.77 | $469.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Charles Madras Madras · Bend, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2 or 3 views | $375.77 | $469.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Charles Prineville Prineville · Bend, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2 or 3 views | $375.77 | $469.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Charles Redmond Redmond · Bend, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2 or 3 views | $375.77 | $469.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| McKenzie Willamette Regional Medical Center Associates Springfield · Eugene-Springfield, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $416.84 | $694.73 | Sep 17, 2026 source file |
| Santiam Memorial Hospital Stayton · Salem, OR X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | $479.01 | $479.01 | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Westside Hillsboro · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $495.55 | $583.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center Clackamas · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA RADEX SPINE LUMBOSACRAL 2/3 VIEWS | $495.55 | $583.00 | — source file |
| Commonspirit Oregon Pendleton · Hermiston-Pendleton, OR XR SPINE-LUMBAR 2-3 VIEW | $500.72 | $735.00 | Feb 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 13 | $72.15 | $246.75 |
| Bend, OR | 4 | $375.77 | $375.77 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 4 | $137.80 | $232.05 |
| Salem, OR | 4 | $72.15 | $305.28 |
| Albany, OR | 2 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Newport, OR | 2 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Astoria, OR | 1 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Baker City, OR | 1 | $296.40 | $296.40 |
| Coos Bay-North Bend, OR | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Corvallis, OR | 1 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Hermiston-Pendleton, OR | 1 | $500.72 | $500.72 |
| Hood River, OR | 1 | $267.75 | $267.75 |
| John Day, OR | 1 | $294.75 | $294.75 |
| Medford, OR | 1 | $371.25 | $371.25 |
| Ontario, OR-ID | 1 | $296.40 | $296.40 |
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
- 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
- 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.