Price Checker / CPT 72120
How much does X-ray Bend Only L-s Spine cost?
CPT 72120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$65–$130
What this should cost
With insurance
~$103,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$160
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $602 is $502 over the fair price (about 6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Bend Only L-s Spine
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital TORRINGTON, WY | $734 | $517 | 1644% |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Continuing Medical Care Cambridge , MA | $684 | $513 | 1525% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $597 | $149 | 1318% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $597 | $149 | 1318% |
| Kearney County Hospital , NE | $534 | $427 | 1169% |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center BERNICE, LA | $469 | $281 | 1014% |
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About X-ray Bend Only L-s Spine
CPT code 72120 refers to x-ray bend only l-s spine (billing description: "X-ray bend only l-s spine"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $42 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $42 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.