X-ray of the lower back, 2 or 3 views in Tennessee
CPT 72100 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $121 to $2,252 at the 3 Tennessee hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Tennessee hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis | $550 | $121 | $172$98–$181 · 20 plans |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | $2,252 | $2,252 | $1,013$52–$1,982 · 37 plans |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | – | – | $174$53–$224 · 9 plans |
Common questions
How much does X-ray of the lower back, 2 or 3 views cost at a hospital in Tennessee?
The cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 2 or 3 views at the Tennessee hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $1,187 (typical of 2). The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $174. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Tennessee has the lowest cash price for X-ray of the lower back, 2 or 3 views?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $121 at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.