X-ray Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 6 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 28 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 72114. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Dakota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 28 of 28 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$38.86 | $30.07 | $48.91 | $62.98 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$43.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$48.00 | $18.23 | $16.54 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$156 | $108 | $106 | $275 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH VALLEY CITY VALLEY CITY |
$214 | $127 | $261 | $346 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$240 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$250 | $173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$257 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$259 | $230 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$270 | $157 | $162 | — | $162 | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$276 | $200 | $268 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$306 | $110 | $110 | $345 | $110 | $110 | $345 | $345 | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$307 | $232 | $449 | — | — | — | — | — | $227 |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$327 | $409 | — | — | $286 | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$329 | $365 | $161 | — | $274 | — | — | — | $347 |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH CARRINGTON PO BOX 461 |
$334 | $199 | $420 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI OAKES HOSPITAL OAKES |
$343 | $262 | $481 | $639 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$400 | $106 | $106 | — | — | $106 | — | — | — |
| CHI LISBON HEALTH LISBON |
$408 | $379 | $531 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$449 | $305 | $299 | $692 | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$490 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$632 | $80.11 | $110 | $711 | $110 | $110 | $711 | $711 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$658 | $199 | $441 | $740 | $441 | $441 | $740 | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$658 | $199 | $406 | $740 | $406 | $406 | $740 | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$677 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$793 | $45.86 | — | $634 | $98.65 | — | — | $555 | — |
That is the median of what the 28 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 72114 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $61.20 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $38.86 to $793 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views (CPT 72114) in North Dakota range from $38.86 to $793, with a median of $306. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $38.86. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.