X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Alabama
In Alabama, 12 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $100.40 to $4,245.00, with a median of $436.97. The lowest price is at Huntsville Hospital (Huntsville). The highest price is 42.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72110. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Alabama, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital lowest Huntsville · Huntsville, AL XR-MESOBLAST STUDY | $100.40 | $100.40 | — source file |
| East Alabama Medical Center Opelika · Auburn-Opelika, AL XR L-S Spine 4 or more Views 72110 AMB | $122.65 | $223.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Monroe County Healthcare Authority Monroeville · Monroeville, AL SPINE LUMBAR COMPLETE W OBLIQUE VIEWS | $131.00 | $327.50 | — source file |
| The Children's Hospital of Alabama Birmingham · Birmingham, AL HC X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $200.79 | $466.95 | — source file |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center LLC Centre · Centre, AL HC DX SPINE LUMBAR MIN 4 VIEWS | $305.00 | $610.00 | Nov 19, 2025 source file |
| Springhill Memorial Hospital Mobile · Mobile, AL LUMBO SACRAL SPINE | $348.44 | $409.93 | Apr 2, 2026 source file |
| Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville · Huntsville, AL SP-LS SPNE 4VPLUS DR | $525.50 | $2,919.43 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega · Talladega-Sylacauga, AL Hb X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $2,148.00 | $2,148.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Princeton Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $2,148.00 | $2,148.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Alabaster · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $2,148.00 | $2,148.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Walker Hospital Jasper · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $2,148.00 | $2,148.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Hb X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw - Xr Lumbar Spine Complete 4+ Views | $4,245.00 | $4,245.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 5 | $200.79 | $2,148.00 |
| Huntsville, AL | 2 | $100.40 | $312.95 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 1 | $122.65 | $122.65 |
| Centre, AL | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Monroeville, AL | 1 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Mobile, AL | 1 | $348.44 | $348.44 |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL | 1 | $2,148.00 | $2,148.00 |
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.
X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views in other states
- Alaska$592.03
- Arizona$232.23
- Arkansas$293.73
- California$588.00
- Colorado$301.22
- Connecticut$342.38
- Delaware$526.25
- Florida$985.34
- Georgia$505.83
- Hawaii$340.80
- Idaho$441.00
- Illinois$505.00
- Indiana$346.80
- Iowa$244.30
- Kansas$452.73
- Kentucky$1,159.35
- Louisiana$236.79
- Maine$270.15
- Maryland$270.82
- Massachusetts$506.10
- Michigan$281.61
- Minnesota$217.60
- Mississippi$175.48
- Missouri$427.35
- Montana$311.20
- Nebraska$351.54
- Nevada$448.63
- New Hampshire$349.08
- New Jersey$141.01
- New Mexico$487.30
- New York$275.16
- North Carolina$430.23
- North Dakota$262.74
- Ohio$434.20
- Oklahoma$313.88
- Oregon$371.90
- Pennsylvania$390.65
- Puerto Rico$75.88
- Rhode Island$299.80
- South Carolina$534.00
- South Dakota$616.00
- Tennessee$137.28
- Texas$559.42
- Vermont$753.55
- Virginia$528.00
- Washington$388.66
- West Virginia$283.00
- Wisconsin$233.44
- Wyoming$397.73
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.