X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in New Jersey
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 55 New Jersey hospitals. CPT 72100. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Jersey
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 55 of 55 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Centene | Humana | Medicare | First Health | MultiPlan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PATERSON |
$1.00 | $11.69 | $8.77 | $1.00 | $8.77 | — | — | — | $17.54 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING MONMOUTH MIDDLETOWN |
$60.00 | $11.51 | $39.31 | $51.31 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING BASKING RIDGE BASKING RIDGE |
$60.00 | $11.51 | $39.31 | $51.31 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| HSS PARAMUS MIDLAND OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$64.00 | $26.78 | $8.04 | $23.94 | $8.51 | — | $412 | — | — |
| HSS PARAMUS OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$64.00 | $26.78 | $8.04 | $23.94 | $8.51 | — | — | — | — |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$68.75 | $64.65 | $59.05 | $153 | $60.70 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAMILTON HAMILTON |
$87.35 | $70.99 | $64.81 | $153 | $66.67 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOMERSET SOMERVILLE |
$90.07 | $78.73 | $77.01 | $153 | $79.20 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ELIZABETH |
$100 | $87.67 | $80.05 | $153 | $116 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER BELLEVILLE |
$106 | $74.35 | $67.90 | $153 | $69.18 | $119 | — | $320 | — |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TOMS RIVER |
$111 | $72.38 | $66.14 | $153 | $67.37 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER JERSEY CITY |
$111 | $78.73 | $128 | $153 | $125 | $125 | — | $320 | — |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF NEW JERSEY - NEWARK NEWARK |
$111 | $81.03 | $21.43 | $153 | $119 | $119 | — | $320 | — |
| COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER LIVINGSTON |
$113 | $81.03 | $84.37 | $153 | $86.02 | $119 | — | $320 | — |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK |
$114 | $79.25 | $72.38 | $153 | $85.28 | $123 | — | $320 | — |
| NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER NEWTON |
$116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER LONG BRANCH |
$117 | $76.53 | $119 | $153 | $118 | $118 | — | $320 | — |
| CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER POMPTON PLAINS |
$117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTER NEWARK |
$121 | $121 | $109 | $194 | $125 | $121 | $121 | — | — |
| SAINT CLARE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOONTON BOONTON TOWNSHIP |
$121 | $121 | $109 | $187 | $121 | $96.98 | $121 | — | — |
| ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL PASSAIC |
$123 | $124 | $109 | $182 | $124 | $98.87 | $124 | — | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHERN CAMPUS LAKEWOOD |
$127 | $76.53 | $98.55 | $153 | $100 | $116 | — | $320 | — |
| HACKETTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTER HACKETTSTOWN |
$134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL STRATFORD |
$135 | $85.68 | $105 | $73.83 | $154 | $108 | $106 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON CHERRY HILL HOSPITAL CHERRY HILL |
$135 | $85.68 | $105 | $73.83 | $154 | $108 | $106 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL TURNERSVILLE |
$135 | $85.68 | $105 | $73.83 | $154 | $108 | $106 | — | — |
| CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP |
$135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER MONTCLAIR |
$137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$140 | $121 | $121 | — | $121 | — | — | $415 | $474 |
| GORYEB CHILDRENS CENTER MORRISTOWN |
$142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER SUMMIT |
$142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER - MOUNTAINSIDE MOUNTAINSIDE |
$146 | $222 | $229 | $175 | $222 | — | — | $175 | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER WESTWOOD |
$146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIRTUA MARLTON HOSPITAL MARLTON |
$183 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $119 | $10.32 | $112 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL WILLINGBORO |
$183 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $119 | $10.32 | $112 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL (BURLINGTON COUNTY) MOUNT HOLLY |
$183 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $119 | $10.32 | $112 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$183 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $119 | $10.32 | $112 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA VOORHEES HOSPITAL (WEST JERSEY) VOORHEES |
$183 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $119 | $10.32 | $112 | — | — | $70.00 |
| DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER BROWNS MILLS |
$199 | $130 | $111 | $41.77 | — | $117 | — | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MANNINGTON SALEM WOODSTOWN RD. SALEM |
$243 | $49.16 | $40.97 | $168 | $49.16 | $125 | $119 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND W. SHERMAN AVE. VINELAND |
$243 | $46.51 | $41.86 | $168 | $46.51 | $124 | $118 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL MULLICA HILL RD. MULLICA HILL |
$243 | $49.16 | $44.25 | $168 | $49.16 | $124 | $118 | — | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER WOODBURY OAK ST. WOODBURY |
$243 | $46.51 | $41.86 | $168 | $46.51 | $125 | $119 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER FRONT ST. ELMER |
$243 | $49.16 | $44.25 | $168 | $49.16 | $125 | $119 | — | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER BRIDGETON IRVING AVE. BRIDGETON |
$243 | $46.51 | $41.86 | $168 | $46.51 | $125 | $119 | — | — |
| SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER EAST ORANGE |
$396 | $90.14 | $11.32 | — | $11.32 | — | — | — | — |
| SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL JERSEY 4 WEST |
$617 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$628 | $50.55 | $18.69 | $47.28 | $51.49 | $47.75 | — | — | — |
| COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAPE REGIONAL CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE |
$739 | $76.00 | $11.91 | $70.00 | $116 | $107 | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL EAST NEW JERSEY 5TH FLOOR |
$1,183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL NEW JERSEY - RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$1,183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EASTON AVE NEW BRUNSWICK |
$1,780 | $57.53 | $250 | $35.35 | — | — | $287 | — | — |
| CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TRENTON |
$9,313 | $287 | $252 | $59.29 | $116 | $120 | $120 | — | $7,916 |
| CAPITAL HEALTH AT DEBORAH - EMERGENCY SERVICES PENNINGTON |
$9,313 | $287 | $252 | $59.29 | $186 | $120 | $120 | — | $7,916 |
That is the median of what the 55 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, Medicare reimburses about $44.96 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Jersey range from $1.00 to $9,313 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.1x 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 New Jersey?
- Cash prices for x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72100) in New Jersey range from $1.00 to $9,313, with a median of $137. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views in New Jersey?
- The cheapest New Jersey hospital published cash price for this procedure is $1.00. 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.