X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views cost in Montana
In Montana, 8 hospitals publish a cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views: from $241.77 to $473.00, with a median of $311.20. The lowest price is at St. Peter's Health (Helena). The highest price is 2.0× 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 Montana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's Health lowest Helena · Helena, MT RADIOLOGY - DIAGNOSTIC - GENERAL CLASSIFICATION | $241.77 | $284.44 | — source file |
| Providence Health & Services - Montana Missoula · Missoula, MT HC SPINE LUMBOSACRAL MIN 4 VIEWS | $256.00 | $320.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Community Hospital of Anaconda Anaconda · Anaconda, MT X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | $273.75 | $365.00 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Deaconess Regional Medical Center Bozeman · Bozeman, MT HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW - XR LUMBAR SPINE COMPLETE 4+ VIEWS | $292.00 | $365.00 | Nov 19, 2024 source file |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center Polson · Polson, MT HC SPINE LUMBOSACRAL MIN 4 VIEWS | $330.40 | $413.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Big Sky Medical Center Big Sky · Bozeman, MT HC X-RAY LUMBAR SPINE 4 VW - XR LUMBAR SPINE COMPLETE 4+ VIEWS | $349.60 | $437.00 | Nov 19, 2024 source file |
| Barrett Hospital Development Corporation S Dillon · S Dillon, MT X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | $393.30 | $414.00 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls · Great Falls, MT X-RAY OF LOWER AND SACRAL SPINE; MINIMUM OF 4 VIEWS | $473.00 | $473.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 2 | $292.00 | $320.80 |
| Anaconda, MT | 1 | $273.75 | $273.75 |
| Great Falls, MT | 1 | $473.00 | $473.00 |
| Helena, MT | 1 | $241.77 | $241.77 |
| Missoula, MT | 1 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Polson, MT | 1 | $330.40 | $330.40 |
| S Dillon, MT | 1 | $393.30 | $393.30 |
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
- Missouri$427.35
- 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.