How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Louisiana?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Louisiana
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,171, with most between $739 and $1,709 ($1,754 cash/self-pay). Based on 46 Louisiana hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $4,049 (3.5× higher).
Source: medians across 46 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,171, with most between $739 and $1,709, based on 46 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Louisiana run around $1,754. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,049), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Louisiana hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $4,049 — roughly 3.5× the $1,171 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 Louisiana?
Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,171), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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