X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $157.16 to $1,050.00, with a median of $506.10. The lowest price is at The Mercy Hospital Inc (Springfield). The highest price is 6.7× 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 Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy Hospital Inc lowest Springfield · Springfield, MA PR Xr Lumbosacral Spine >= 4 Views | $157.16 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Boston Medical Center South Brockton · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral Minimum 4 Views | $205.48 | $456.61 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Brighton Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral Minimum 4 Views | $229.10 | $509.11 | — source file |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 4+ Views | $294.00 | $420.00 | — source file |
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke · Springfield, MA X-ray l-2 spine 4/>vws | $340.00 | $340.00 | — source file |
| Boston Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Chg Radex Spine Lumbosacral Minimum 4 Views | $349.65 | $777.00 | — source file |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam L-2 Spine 4/> Vws | $370.00 | $370.00 | — source file |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 4+ Views | $431.20 | $616.00 | — source file |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine 4+ Views | $506.10 | $723.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - Boston Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH X-RAY EXAM L-2 SPINE 4/>VWS | $513.80 | $513.80 | — source file |
| Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 4 vws | $562.81 | $592.43 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Great Barrington · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 4 vws | $562.81 | $592.43 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| North Adams Regional Hospital North Adams · Pittsfield, MA XR Lmbr Spine 4 vws | $562.81 | $592.43 | Mar 25, 2026 source file |
| HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital Leominster · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine W Obliques 4 Views | $575.00 | $575.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc. Milford · Worcester, MA X-ray exam l-2 spine 4/>vws | $731.00 | $731.00 | — source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine W Obliques 4 Views | $913.00 | $913.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital, Inc. Southbridge · Worcester, MA HC Lumbosacral Spine W Obliques 4 Views | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 | Apr 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 8 | $205.48 | $359.82 |
| Worcester, MA | 4 | $575.00 | $822.00 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 3 | $562.81 | $562.81 |
| Springfield, MA | 2 | $157.16 | $248.58 |
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
- Maryland$270.82
- 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.