Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) MRI (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI lumbar spine without and with contrast · CPT 72158
$257.25
lowest cash price
$3,097.92
national median
$29,180.61
highest cash price
934
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $257.25–$29,180.61 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,183.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,058.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,954.68 | $5,265.00 | $6,098.04 |
| Arizona | 22 | $420.62 | $630.92 | $4,047.09 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $905.70 | $1,704.87 | $6,555.00 |
| California | 90 | $810.00 | $3,617.72 | $13,848.54 |
| Colorado | 17 | $457.89 | $7,768.59 | $24,445.85 |
| Florida | 80 | $654.35 | $9,429.95 | $25,822.15 |
| Georgia | 25 | $2,122.00 | $2,370.03 | $7,523.12 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,125.12 | $1,125.12 | $2,610.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,350.00 | $4,119.60 | $6,309.36 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,003.50 | $4,317.77 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,643.20 | $3,803.15 | $7,543.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,806.40 | $6,046.72 | $17,932.14 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $1,177.72 | $4,051.80 | $19,528.35 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $893.88 | $893.88 | $893.88 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,183.30 | $3,301.70 | $3,956.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $436.20 | $436.20 | $436.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $3,412.00 | $6,354.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $912.00 | $3,850.40 | $4,399.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $358.82 | $1,501.92 | $2,131.65 |
| Missouri | 21 | $257.25 | $2,474.45 | $18,608.92 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,504.00 | $2,504.00 | $2,889.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,312.38 | $1,966.02 | $4,401.30 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,926.43 | $3,313.01 | $3,668.55 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $8,730.55 | $8,730.55 | $8,730.55 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $796.39 | $1,154.98 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $3,097.92 | $3,097.92 | $3,097.92 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $10,044.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,861.50 | $2,656.05 | $7,540.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,861.60 | $3,924.00 | $4,228.00 |
| Ohio | 55 | $1,496.00 | $2,197.00 | $6,889.20 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,396.84 | $2,889.25 | $5,443.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $405.00 | $1,926.72 | $3,825.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $700.50 | $2,713.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,187.00 | $2,517.60 | $7,770.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $3,938.40 | $4,230.40 | $4,865.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $656.19 | $953.70 | $20,105.43 |
| Texas | 111 | $1,250.03 | $3,200.98 | $29,180.61 |
| Virginia | 43 | $656.19 | $3,315.50 | $17,753.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,791.60 | $3,039.24 | $5,103.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $1,445.50 | $1,971.50 | $4,051.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $1,100.67 | $3,045.91 | $6,685.06 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,200.78 | $1,736.87 | $1,841.03 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,196.33 | $329.13 – $3,995.41 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,196.33 | $329.13 – $3,995.41 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $3,200.98 | $329.13 – $4,801.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $3,200.98 | $329.13 – $4,001.22 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $3,200.98 | $494.01 – $4,801.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $3,200.98 | $332.94 – $4,801.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $3,200.98 | $329.13 – $4,801.46 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $3,206.98 | $1,002.46 – $7,908.07 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $3,213.90 | $17.09 – $470.58 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $3,219.70 | $1,019.25 – $9,489.69 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $3,220.50 | not published |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $3,224.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $3,233.67 | $178.86 – $2,372.00 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $3,259.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $355.46 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $3,264.90 | $461.69 – $498.63 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $3,264.90 | $329.13 – $362.04 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $3,265.00 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $3,265.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $3,265.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $3,265.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $3,265.00 | not published |