How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Houston?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · Metro area: Houston
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $823, with most between $822 and $2,253 ($4,679 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Houston hospitals — 33% lower than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $9,553 (11.6× higher).
Source: medians across 34 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Houston?
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $823, with most between $822 and $2,253, based on 34 Houston hospitals. That's 33% 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 Houston?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Houston run around $4,679. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9,553), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Houston hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Houston hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $9,553 — roughly 11.6× the $823 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 Houston?
Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $823), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $823 in Houston?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Houston hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill