X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Maryland
In Maryland, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $58.80 to $711.20, with a median of $270.82. The lowest price is at UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland). The highest price is 12.1× 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 Maryland, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland lowest Cumberland · Cumberland, MD-WV XR LUMBOSACRAL SPINE COMPLETE | $58.80 | $98.00 | — source file |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Towson · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw | $115.00 | $115.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Medical Center, Inc. Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW | $221.06 | $225.57 | — source file |
| TidalHealth Peninsula Salisbury · Salisbury, MD HC LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $270.82 | $276.35 | — source file |
| Atlantic General Hospital Berlin · Ocean Pines, MD Radiologic examination, spine, lumbosacral; minimum of 4 views | $306.92 | $306.92 | — source file |
| Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Lumbar Spine X-ray Min 4 Views | $368.50 | $376.02 | — source file |
| The Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD HC LUMBAR SPINE, 4 VIEW MINIMUM | $711.20 | $889.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 4 | $115.00 | $294.78 |
| Cumberland, MD-WV | 1 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 1 | $306.92 | $306.92 |
| Salisbury, MD | 1 | $270.82 | $270.82 |
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
- Louisiana$236.79
- Maine$270.15
- 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.