How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Illinois?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,906, with most between $942 and $3,002 ($3,368 cash/self-pay). Based on 110 Illinois hospitals — 56% higher than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $5,400 (2.8× higher).
Source: medians across 110 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,906, with most between $942 and $3,002, based on 110 Illinois hospitals. That's 56% 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 Illinois?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Illinois run around $3,368. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,400), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Illinois hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Illinois hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $5,400 — roughly 2.8× the $1,906 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 Illinois?
Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,906), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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