X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 47 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $54.60 to $771.20, with a median of $217.60. The lowest price is at Methodist Hospital (St. Louis Park). The highest price is 14.1× 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.
Lowest$54.60Methodist Hospital
Median$217.60half pay less
Highest$771.20in Minnesota
Lowest saves$163.00vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital lowest St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Xray; Lower spine | $54.60 | $210.00 | — source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN Xray; Lower spine | $75.44 | $164.00 | — source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $75.65 | $178.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 72110 PF Rad Spine Lumbar Comp w Obli | $83.00 | $83.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine | $94.11 | $173.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN Xray; Lower spine | $100.65 | $165.00 | — source file |
| Allina Health Systems Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Pro X-Ray Exam of Lower Spine | $142.38 | $173.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems N New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $163.69 | $292.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $205.32 | $512.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Xray; Lower spine | $216.84 | $834.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Health Services Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $217.60 | $512.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE MIN 4 VIEWS | $217.60 | $512.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Corporation Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-Ray, spine, lumbosacral; minimum of 4 views | $221.87 | $421.00 | — source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-Ray, spine, lumbosacral; minimum of 4 views | $221.87 | $421.00 | — source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Xray; Lower spine | $315.24 | $852.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $320.80 | $401.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada W Ada · W Ada, MN XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River NE Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston SE Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN XRAY LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VWS | $343.64 | $465.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington · Worthington, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $392.00 | $490.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Inc Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 72110 SPINE LUMBAR W/OBLIQ (4 VWS) | $499.99 | $821.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Wheaton Wheaton · Wheaton, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $547.20 | $684.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $551.20 | $689.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $581.60 | $727.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $581.60 | $727.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center Bagley · Bagley, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $627.20 | $784.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $627.20 | $784.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital Tracy · Marshall, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $710.40 | $888.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital Westbrook · Westbrook, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $710.40 | $888.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Jackson Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MN RAD EXAM SPINE LUMB MIN 4 VWS | $771.20 | $964.00 | Mar 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 18 | $54.60 | $205.32 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 4 | $75.65 | $218.88 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $217.60 | $280.62 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $581.60 | $581.60 |
| Bagley, MN | 1 | $627.20 | $627.20 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $627.20 | $627.20 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $551.20 | $551.20 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $139.33 | $139.33 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $343.64 | $343.64 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $343.64 | $343.64 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $75.44 | $75.44 |
| Jackson, MN | 1 | $771.20 | $771.20 |
| Marshall, MN | 1 | $710.40 | $710.40 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $163.69 | $163.69 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $100.65 | $100.65 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $139.33 | $139.33 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $499.99 | $499.99 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $343.64 | $343.64 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $138.43 | $138.43 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $320.80 | $320.80 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $142.38 | $142.38 |
| W Ada, MN | 1 | $343.64 | $343.64 |
| Westbrook, MN | 1 | $710.40 | $710.40 |
| Wheaton, MN | 1 | $547.20 | $547.20 |
| Worthington, MN | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
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
- Massachusetts$506.10
- Michigan$281.61
- 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.