X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 33 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $48.00 to $1,033.00, with a median of $244.30. The lowest price is at Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa (Corning). The highest price is 21.5× 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 23, 2026.
Lowest$48.00Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa
Median$244.30half pay less
Highest$1,033.00in Iowa
Lowest saves$196.30vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa lowest Corning · Corning, IA HC RHC LUMB SAC SPINE 4 VWS | $48.00 | $100.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC RHC LUMB SAC SPINE 4 VWS | $49.00 | $100.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA RA Exam | $89.70 | $299.00 | Feb 15, 2026 source file |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake · Storm Lake, IA PR LUMBOSACR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $100.80 | $126.00 | — source file |
| Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA CHG X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $135.20 | $169.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville Centerville · Centerville, IA PR Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $143.00 | $143.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah · Decorah, IA X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | $244.30 | $349.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic Inc West Union · West Union, IA HCHG 72110 SPINE LUMBAR W/OBLIQ (4 VWS) | $281.56 | $474.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Health System Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC LUMBR SPINE W OBLIQUES 4OR> | $351.54 | $837.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters Inc Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $369.20 | $568.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Services-Iowa Corp. Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $374.40 | $576.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Inc Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $442.65 | $681.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $540.15 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Inc Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $559.65 | $861.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $562.40 | $703.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Inc Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $585.00 | $900.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $671.45 | $1,033.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville · Estherville, IA | $672.21 | $693.00 | — source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $1,033.00 | $1,033.00 | Mar 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $135.20 | $520.32 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $135.20 | $369.20 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $49.00 | $89.70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 3 | $135.20 | $442.65 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Clinton, IA | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $369.20 | $369.20 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $672.21 | $672.21 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $374.40 | $374.40 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $369.20 | $369.20 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $369.20 | $369.20 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $562.40 | $562.40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $281.56 | $281.56 |
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$436.97
- 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
- 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.