X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $127.60 to $581.60, with a median of $236.79. The lowest price is at University Med Center (New Orleans). The highest price is 4.6× 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 Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Med Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $127.60 | $580.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $148.31 | $247.18 | — source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $165.92 | $1,037.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 72110 DX- L-SPINE MIN 4VW | $176.28 | $678.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA LS SPINE, MIN 4 VWS | $181.60 | $454.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $212.32 | $1,327.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $236.79 | $877.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $249.06 | $1,779.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $323.96 | $2,314.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $323.96 | $2,314.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $323.96 | $2,314.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine Minimum of 4 Views | $323.96 | $2,314.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Olla · Olla, LA XR Spine Lumbosacral 4plus Views | $581.60 | $727.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $127.60 | $242.92 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $176.28 | $176.28 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $148.31 | $148.31 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $581.60 | $581.60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $323.96 | $323.96 |
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
- Iowa$244.30
- Kansas$452.73
- Kentucky$1,159.35
- 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.