What is X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine (CPT 72110)?

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views. This clinical code is utilized across practices and hospitals for diagnostic and therapeutic service documentation.

What do doctors typically charge for X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine?

The nationwide median physician charge for X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine (CPT 72110) is $108.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 72110?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $28.09. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

Home/Procedures/X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine

CPT 72110Medical Service

X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 13,711 practicing doctors nationwide.

$108.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$28.09

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

3.8x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

13,711

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $108.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $28.09 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code 72110 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"