Lower back X-ray, 2 or 3 views at Scripps Mercy Hospital
CPT 72100 · San Diego, CA
These are Scripps Mercy Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 30, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 80 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $120.88, median $484.12, highest $1,916.76. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $243.10 | $442.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $576.75 | $769.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $576.75 | $769.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $669.00 | $892.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $457.60 | $880.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $133.00 | $718.59 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $576.75 | $769.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $322.70 | $1,290.82 | 2026-03-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 72100 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Spine Lumbar Up to 3vw line 7453 | both | $322.70 | $1,290.82 | $35.33 – $1,032.66 |
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