How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · Metro area: Dallas–Fort Worth
In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,659, with most between $800 and $1,868 ($3,038 cash/self-pay). Based on 33 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals — 36% higher than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $5,504 (3.3× higher).
Source: medians across 33 Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Dallas–Fort Worth — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?
In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,659, with most between $800 and $1,868, based on 33 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals. That's 36% higher than the national typical of $1,220.
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost without insurance in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Dallas–Fort Worth run around $3,038. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,504), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Dallas–Fort Worth hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Dallas–Fort Worth hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $5,504 — roughly 3.3× the $1,659 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 Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes. If a Dallas–Fort Worth hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,659), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Dallas–Fort Worth hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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