CPT 72110 Radiology
X-ray exam l-2 spine 4/>vws Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$53
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$53
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$107
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.25
Work RVU
1.32
Facility PE RVU
0.03
Malpractice RVU
1.60
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $60 | $78 — $121 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $48 | $62 — $95 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $47 | $61 — $94 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $52 | $68 — $104 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — CHICO | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — FRESNO | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $62 | $80 — $124 |
| CA — MADERA | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — MERCED | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — MODESTO | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — NAPA | $68 | $88 — $136 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $62 | $80 — $123 |
| CA — REDDING | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $58 | $75 — $115 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $58 | $75 — $116 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $61 | $79 — $122 |
| CA — SALINAS | $61 | $79 — $121 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam l-2 spine 4/>vws cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $53. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $107.
How much does X-ray exam l-2 spine 4/>vws cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $53.