X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Missouri
In Missouri, 24 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $49.40 to $609.05, with a median of $427.35. The lowest price is at Mercy Hospital Lincoln (Troy). The highest price is 12.3× 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$49.40Mercy Hospital Lincoln
Median$427.35half pay less
Highest$609.05in Missouri
Lowest saves$377.95vs the median
Hospitals in Missouri, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln lowest Troy · St. Louis, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views Pf | $49.40 | $76.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Radex Spine Lumbosacral Minimum 4 Views | $82.50 | $110.00 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City · Kansas City, MO-KS Hc X-Ray Lumbar Spine 4 Vw | $104.00 | $990.17 | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Perry Perryville · Perryville, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views Pf | $118.30 | $182.00 | — source file |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin · Joplin, MO-KS CLINIC LUMBAR SPINE PHYSICAL | $127.20 | $212.00 | May 1, 2025 source file |
| NKC Health North Kansas City · Kansas City, MO-KS RA Lumbar Spine Minimum 4 Views | $234.32 | $808.00 | Mar 6, 2026 source file |
| SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County LLC dba Mercy Hospital Stoddard Dexter · Dexter, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $326.95 | $503.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis · St. Louis, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $341.90 | $526.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospitals East Communities dba Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis · St. Louis, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $370.50 | $570.00 | — source file |
| Boone Hospital Center Columbia · Columbia, MO SPINE LUMBAR MIN 4 VIEWS | $390.00 | $650.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage Carthage · Joplin, MO-KS Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $403.65 | $621.00 | — source file |
| Shriners Childrens - St Louis Saint Louis · St. Louis, MO-IL X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $416.60 | $416.60 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Cassville Cassville · Cassville, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $438.10 | $674.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora Aurora · Aurora, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $438.75 | $675.00 | — source file |
| Mercy St. Francis Hospital Mountain View · West Plains, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $438.75 | $675.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospitals East Communities dba Mercy Hospital Washington Washington · St. Louis, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $444.60 | $684.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Perry Perryville · Perryville, MO Radex Spine Lumbosacral Minimum 4 Views | $453.00 | $604.00 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin dba Mercy Hospital Joplin Joplin · Joplin, MO-KS Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $460.20 | $708.00 | — source file |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia · Columbia, MO XR SPINE LUMBOSACRAL MINIMUM 4 VIEWS OC | $477.60 | $796.00 | Dec 15, 2025 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Festus · St. Louis, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $507.00 | $780.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield · Springfield, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $545.35 | $839.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield Ozark · Springfield, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $545.35 | $839.00 | — source file |
| Southeast Hospital dba Mercy Hospital Southeast Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $566.15 | $871.00 | — source file |
| Mercy Hospital Lebanon dba Mercy Hospital Lebanon B Lebanon · Lebanon, MO Xr Spine Lumbar Min 4 Views | $609.05 | $937.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 6 | $49.40 | $393.55 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 3 | $127.20 | $403.65 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 2 | $82.50 | $324.32 |
| Columbia, MO | 2 | $390.00 | $433.80 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 2 | $104.00 | $169.16 |
| Perryville, MO | 2 | $118.30 | $285.65 |
| Springfield, MO | 2 | $545.35 | $545.35 |
| Aurora, MO | 1 | $438.75 | $438.75 |
| Cassville, MO | 1 | $438.10 | $438.10 |
| Dexter, MO | 1 | $326.95 | $326.95 |
| Lebanon, MO | 1 | $609.05 | $609.05 |
| West Plains, MO | 1 | $438.75 | $438.75 |
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
- Minnesota$217.60
- Mississippi$175.48
- 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.