How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Georgia?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Georgia
In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,231, with most between $751 and $2,109 ($2,370 cash/self-pay). Based on 65 Georgia hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $5,399 (4.4× higher).
Source: medians across 65 Georgia 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 Georgia — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Georgia?
In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,231, with most between $751 and $2,109, based on 65 Georgia hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,220.
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost without insurance in Georgia?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Georgia run around $2,370. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,399), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Georgia hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Georgia hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $5,399 — roughly 4.4× the $1,231 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 Georgia?
Yes. If a Georgia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,231), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Georgia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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