X-ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 24 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 72082. 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 24 of 24 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Medicare | Humana | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$28.42 | $22.00 | $35.77 | $46.06 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$43.00 | $234 | $289 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI LISBON HEALTH LISBON |
$113 | $105 | $147 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$127 | $108 | $106 | $224 | — | — | $106 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$146 | $106 | $106 | — | — | $106 | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$180 | $200 | $88.00 | — | $150 | — | $190 | — | — |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH VALLEY CITY VALLEY CITY |
$214 | $127 | $261 | $346 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$223 | $297 | — | — | — | — | $297 | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH CARRINGTON PO BOX 461 |
$227 | $136 | $285 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$263 | $79.65 | $176 | $296 | $176 | $176 | — | $296 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$263 | $79.65 | $163 | $296 | $163 | $163 | — | $296 | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$273 | $206 | $399 | — | — | — | $202 | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$278 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$282 | $80.11 | $110 | $317 | $110 | $110 | — | $317 | $317 |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$297 | $264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$302 | $110 | $110 | $339 | $110 | $110 | — | $339 | $339 |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$306 | $306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$330 | $413 | — | — | $289 | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$433 | $294 | $289 | $666 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$719 | $52.80 | — | $575 | $98.65 | — | — | — | $503 |
That is the median of what the 24 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 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 72082 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $71.22 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $28.42 to $719 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.7x 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 of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72082) in North Dakota range from $28.42 to $719, with a median of $263. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $28.42. 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.