Updated April 2026
Lumbar Spine X-Ray in Charlotte typically costs between $121 and $800, with a median of $366 across 15 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 15 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Raleigh Hospital | $121 | $95 to $401 | Low | View File | |
| Swain County Hospital | $167 | $165 to $347 | Low | View File | |
| Atrium Health Anson | $189 | $38 to $449 | High | View File | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health | $189 | $122 to $314 | High | View File | |
| Harris Regional Hospital | $209 | $100 to $652 | Low | View File | |
| Maria Parham Medical Center | $227 | $100 to $726 | Low | View File | |
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | $315 | $100 to $581 | Moderate | View File | |
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | $366 | $152 to $617 | Low | View File | |
| NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER | $437 | $46 to $476 | High | View File | |
| Mission Hospital Mcdowell | $455 | $66 to $431 | High | View File | |
| Carolinas Healthcare System-blue Ridge | $469 | $103 to $427 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kindred Hospital Greensboro | $700 | $700 to $700 | Low | View File | |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | $800 | $144 to $753 | High | View File | |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital | $800 | $276 to $753 | High | View File | |
| Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc | $800 | $164 to $754 | High | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for lumbar spine x-ray in the Charlotte metro area range from $121 to $800 based on data from 15 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $366. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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