How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Connecticut?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Connecticut
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,086, with most between $558 and $1,416 ($2,427 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Connecticut hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $2,532 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 17 Connecticut hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Connecticut — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,086, with most between $558 and $1,416, based on 17 Connecticut hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $1,220.
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost without insurance in Connecticut?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Connecticut run around $2,427. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,532), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Connecticut hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $2,532 — roughly 2.3× the $1,086 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Connecticut?
Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,086), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Connecticut hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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