How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Pennsylvania?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,476, with most between $892 and $2,455 ($3,010 cash/self-pay). Based on 136 Pennsylvania hospitals — 21% higher than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $5,169 (3.5× higher).
Source: medians across 136 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $1,476, with most between $892 and $2,455, based on 136 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 21% 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 Pennsylvania?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Pennsylvania run around $3,010. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,169), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Pennsylvania hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $5,169 — roughly 3.5× the $1,476 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,476), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $1,476 in Pennsylvania?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Pennsylvania hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill