X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 35 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 72100. 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 35 of 35 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Humana | Medicare | Cigna | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$27.26 | $21.10 | $34.31 | $44.18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$30.00 | $132 | $163 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$36.00 | $12.15 | $11.32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$105 | $78.54 | $77.00 | $139 | — | $77.00 | — | — | — |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH VALLEY CITY VALLEY CITY |
$111 | $66.05 | $135 | $179 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$116 | $155 | — | — | — | $155 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$123 | $110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE TURTLE LAKE |
$124 | $126 | $124 | $157 | — | $124 | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$150 | $108 | $106 | $265 | — | $106 | — | — | — |
| CHI LISBON HEALTH LISBON |
$157 | $146 | $205 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI OAKES HOSPITAL OAKES |
$162 | $124 | $227 | $302 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$163 | $118 | $158 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LINTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LINTON |
$168 | $168 | $50.00 | — | $126 | — | — | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$171 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$174 | $131 | $254 | — | — | $128 | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$194 | $110 | $110 | $218 | $110 | — | $110 | $218 | $218 |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$216 | $125 | $130 | — | $130 | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$219 | $106 | $106 | — | — | — | $106 | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH CARRINGTON PO BOX 461 |
$235 | $140 | $296 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$260 | $180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$265 | $25.19 | $77.40 | — | — | — | — | $81.70 | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$277 | $346 | — | — | $242 | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$278 | $84.01 | $171 | $312 | $171 | — | $171 | — | $312 |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$278 | $84.01 | $186 | $312 | $186 | — | $186 | — | $312 |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$289 | $289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$294 | $327 | $144 | — | $245 | $311 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$319 | $217 | $213 | $491 | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$446 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$506 | $80.11 | $110 | $569 | $110 | — | $110 | $569 | $569 |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$647 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$651 | $29.99 | — | $521 | $98.65 | — | — | $456 | — |
That is the median of what the 35 North Dakota 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 North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $40.02 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $27.26 to $651 — 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 North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72100) in North Dakota range from $27.26 to $651, with a median of $174. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $27.26. 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.