How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Florida?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Florida
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $2,115, with most between $1,610 and $2,856 ($4,657 cash/self-pay). Based on 242 Florida hospitals — 73% higher than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $7,949 (3.8× higher).
Source: medians across 242 Florida 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 Florida — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Florida?
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $2,115, with most between $1,610 and $2,856, based on 242 Florida hospitals. That's 73% 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 Florida?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Florida run around $4,657. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,949), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Florida hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Florida hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $7,949 — roughly 3.8× the $2,115 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 Florida?
Yes. If a Florida hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,115), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Florida hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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