X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in Maryland
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Maryland hospitals. CPT 72100. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maryland
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 17 of 17 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | MultiPlan | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Humana | First Health | Medicaid | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL GERMANTOWN |
$23.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL SILVER SPRING |
$23.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER TOWSON |
$86.00 | $42.79 | $29.69 | $29.69 | $42.79 | $42.79 | $55.63 | $29.69 | $42.79 |
| GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OAKLAND |
$119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ROCKVILLE |
$128 | $95.89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FREDERICK |
$132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH J KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER HARRY S TRUMAN PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER ROCKVILLE |
$175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE GERMANTOWN EMERGENCY CENTER GERMANTOWN |
$179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER GERMANTOWN |
$179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$182 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY |
$211 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH ATLANTIC BERLIN |
$239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM |
$250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER FORT WASHINGTON |
$254 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL BALTIMORE |
$287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KENNEDY KREIGER INSTITUTE BALTIMORE |
$397 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Maryland hospitals above publish for X-ray of lower and sacral 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 72100 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $41.95 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $23.00 to $397 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.3x 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 lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views cost in Maryland?
- Cash prices for x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72100) in Maryland range from $23.00 to $397, with a median of $179. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views in Maryland?
- The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $23.00. 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.