X-ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in Rhode Island
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 7 Rhode Island hospitals. CPT 72082. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Rhode Island
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 7 of 7 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | Medicare | TRICARE | MultiPlan | Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER WOONSOCKET |
$116 | $117 | $105 | — | $128 | $117 | $117 | — | $128 |
| WESTERLY HOSPITAL WELLS STREET WESTERLY |
$166 | $77.56 | $65.11 | $66.06 | — | $78.36 | $271 | $202 | — |
| KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WARWICK |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL NORTH PROVIDENCE |
$372 | $61.40 | $116 | $304 | $149 | — | — | — | — |
| ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDENCE |
$372 | $34.49 | $43.00 | $2,565 | $113 | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH KENYON AVE WAKEFIELD |
$484 | $58.80 | $100 | $80.40 | $89.50 | $100 | $100 | $80.00 | $30.00 |
That is the median of what the 7 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, Medicare reimburses about $73.90 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Rhode Island range from $116 to $484 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.4x 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 Rhode Island?
- Cash prices for x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72082) in Rhode Island range from $116 to $484, with a median of $177. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Rhode Island hospital published cash price for this procedure is $116. 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.