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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County ARH Hospital | Liberty, KY | $3,576.00 | $760.00 – $760.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $3,593.50 | $349.95 – $360.24 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $3,601.80 | $304.83 – $2,417.12 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $3,613.20 | $257.15 – $1,270.98 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $3,617.72 | $447.95 – $8,908.48 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $3,668.55 | $189.74 – $11,151.09 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $3,672.12 | $71.43 – $6,271.05 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $3,681.82 | $181.69 – $211.97 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $3,725.91 | $877.03 – $9,489.69 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $3,742.20 | $317.58 – $718.05 |
| ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital | Martin, KY | $3,754.80 | $760.00 – $760.00 |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $3,754.80 | $760.00 – $760.00 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $3,774.00 | $244.80 – $760.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $3,803.15 | $2,316.41 – $5,851.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $3,803.15 | $3,011.51 – $6,115.47 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $3,803.15 | $330.23 – $5,851.00 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $3,803.15 | $2,236.25 – $5,851.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $3,805.78 | $447.95 – $6,622.84 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $413.56 – $413.56 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $362.70 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $3,827.40 | $308.78 – $2,417.12 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $3,833.97 | $317.58 – $718.05 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $3,835.35 | $447.95 – $7,244.55 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $3,837.33 | $375.68 – $427.64 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $3,847.90 | not published |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $3,850.40 | $374.99 – $4,331.70 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $3,861.60 | $327.88 – $4,344.30 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $3,879.00 | $225.91 – $695.38 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $3,894.36 | $7,313.44 – $7,313.44 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $3,924.00 | $607.75 – $4,414.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $3,924.00 | $607.75 – $4,414.50 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $3,927.56 | $1,013.60 – $4,542.72 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $3,938.40 | $1,683.67 – $4,430.70 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $3,938.85 | $447.95 – $8,873.22 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $3,943.73 | $218.45 – $361.98 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $3,956.45 | $107.81 – $3,311.55 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $3,983.04 | $505.16 – $5,532.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $4,010.40 | $344.32 – $2,793.04 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $4,010.40 | $343.82 – $2,884.11 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $4,033.80 | $373.86 – $381.34 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $4,034.40 | $374.99 – $4,538.70 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $4,034.40 | $277.45 – $4,538.70 |