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Back & SpineVery Common

Chiropractic Initial Evaluation

Code: 99204

Initial chiropractic evaluation and X-rays

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Best Cash Price

$99

at NuSpine Chiropractic — Austin

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$723Save 86%

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Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

99204

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Price Comparison

Real prices from Austin providers — sorted cheapest first.

Provider	Price	Verified
Best NuSpine Chiropractic — Austin North Austin / TechRidge	$99	—	View →
Austin Spine & Sport North Austin	$125	—	View →
Mondo Sports Therapy Central Austin / Hancock	$175	—	View →
South Austin Chiropractic & Functional Medicine — Dr. Emily Rhodes, DC Central Austin / Balcones	$175	—	View →

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 99204)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $624 (86%)

NuSpine Chiropractic — Austin charges $99 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $723.

NuSpine Chiropractic — Austin$99

St. David's Medical Center$723

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$648	$248
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$723	$278

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$648

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$723

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.