How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in New Hampshire?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $825, with most between $507 and $2,497 ($4,747 cash/self-pay). Based on 13 New Hampshire hospitals — 32% lower than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $8,321 (10.1× higher).
Source: medians across 13 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $825, with most between $507 and $2,497, based on 13 New Hampshire hospitals. That's 32% 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 New Hampshire?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in New Hampshire run around $4,747. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,321), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Hampshire hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
New Hampshire hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $8,321 — roughly 10.1× the $825 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 New Hampshire?
Yes. If a New Hampshire hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $825), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Hampshire hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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