X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views
Medicare pricing data for 15,778 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $15 in Vermont to $52 in New Jersey. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views (HCPCS code 72114) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $40.37, but hospitals typically charge $167.84 — a 4.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $40.37, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.07. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $29.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $52 | $208 | 619 | 3,261 | +29.5% |
| California | $52 | $197 | 1,525 | 8,029 | +29.1% |
| District of Columbia | $52 | $259 | 40 | 183 | +27.6% |
| Rhode Island | $51 | $224 | 45 | 225 | +26.9% |
| Connecticut | $51 | $185 | 192 | 736 | +26.1% |
| Arizona | $51 | $189 | 383 | 3,615 | +25.7% |
| Florida | $50 | $192 | 1,193 | 9,934 | +24.3% |
| Alaska | $50 | $298 | 49 | 159 | +23.3% |
| Nevada | $50 | $158 | 98 | 530 | +23.1% |
| Maryland | $49 | $137 | 375 | 2,916 | +20.4% |
| New York | $46 | $182 | 831 | 4,713 | +12.9% |
| Utah | $45 | $161 | 82 | 273 | +11.0% |
| New Hampshire | $45 | $180 | 73 | 299 | +10.8% |
| Hawaii | $45 | $163 | 65 | 369 | +10.5% |
| Virginia | $44 | $196 | 539 | 4,790 | +9.8% |
| Wyoming | $44 | $179 | 45 | 220 | +8.1% |
| Delaware | $43 | $153 | 68 | 482 | +5.4% |
| Texas | $42 | $201 | 1,098 | 8,170 | +4.0% |
| Mississippi | $41 | $162 | 118 | 713 | +1.9% |
| Colorado | $41 | $151 | 309 | 1,438 | +1.1% |
| South Dakota | $41 | $158 | 46 | 380 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $37 | $166 | 446 | 2,731 | -9.6% |
| Washington | $36 | $176 | 369 | 1,637 | -9.7% |
| Louisiana | $36 | $173 | 354 | 2,633 | -10.8% |
| Arkansas | $36 | $109 | 91 | 532 | -10.9% |
| Illinois | $36 | $212 | 570 | 3,536 | -11.2% |
| Kansas | $35 | $124 | 161 | 1,038 | -12.7% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $135 | 550 | 2,554 | -15.8% |
| Idaho | $34 | $166 | 82 | 312 | -16.0% |
| New Mexico | $33 | $149 | 114 | 1,354 | -17.4% |
| Massachusetts | $33 | $134 | 256 | 1,232 | -17.8% |
| Tennessee | $33 | $135 | 363 | 1,562 | -18.6% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $140 | 212 | 917 | -18.8% |
| Alabama | $31 | $118 | 141 | 529 | -23.7% |
| Indiana | $30 | $140 | 328 | 1,193 | -25.4% |
| Kentucky | $30 | $125 | 193 | 1,236 | -25.5% |
| Oregon | $29 | $106 | 204 | 537 | -27.2% |
| Michigan | $29 | $120 | 556 | 2,948 | -28.9% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $129 | 134 | 438 | -28.9% |
| Iowa | $28 | $147 | 97 | 398 | -29.8% |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $192 | 154 | 560 | -30.3% |
| Missouri | $27 | $101 | 348 | 1,367 | -32.4% |
| Nebraska | $27 | $117 | 129 | 334 | -33.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $26 | $90 | 10 | 63 | -35.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $119 | 920 | 4,095 | -37.2% |
| Ohio | $24 | $116 | 580 | 3,157 | -39.5% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $111 | 243 | 871 | -40.0% |
| Montana | $22 | $68 | 70 | 196 | -46.7% |
| Maine | $20 | $85 | 102 | 227 | -50.8% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $90 | 32 | 75 | -54.7% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $74 | 138 | 777 | -59.5% |
| Vermont | $15 | $102 | 15 | 63 | -64.0% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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