Lower back X-ray cost in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $253.25 to $629.12, with a median of $441.19. The lowest price is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). The highest price is 2.5× 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 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in District of Columbia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rehabilitation Hospital lowest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SPINE LUMBAR W OBL | $253.25 | $389.62 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Georgetown Hospital Northwest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SPINE LUMBAR W OBL | $629.12 | $967.87 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2 | $253.25 | $441.18 |
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
- Alabama$322.68
- Alaska$626.34
- Arizona$346.06
- Arkansas$253.48
- California$588.00
- Colorado$685.28
- Connecticut$376.20
- Delaware$526.25
- Florida$1,289.40
- Georgia$505.83
- Hawaii$441.70
- Idaho$401.70
- Illinois$526.20
- Indiana$339.86
- Iowa$351.54
- Kansas$398.28
- Kentucky$524.69
- Louisiana$230.35
- Maine$329.84
- Maryland$259.81
- Massachusetts$506.10
- Michigan$298.35
- Minnesota$342.32
- Mississippi$194.30
- Missouri$427.35
- Montana$273.75
- Nebraska$423.50
- Nevada$574.31
- New Hampshire$383.76
- New Jersey$141.90
- New Mexico$464.79
- New York$275.58
- North Carolina$459.60
- North Dakota$232.70
- Ohio$432.00
- Oklahoma$291.18
- Oregon$401.70
- Pennsylvania$345.20
- Puerto Rico$72.00
- Rhode Island$299.80
- South Carolina$536.25
- South Dakota$582.40
- Tennessee$211.20
- Texas$652.50
- Utah$1,099.00
- Vermont$753.55
- Virginia$528.00
- Washington$450.00
- West Virginia$283.00
- Wisconsin$293.09
- Wyoming$509.13
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.