How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Tennessee?
MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast · CPT 72158 · State: Tennessee
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $681, with most between $430 and $1,223 ($1,499 cash/self-pay). Based on 97 Tennessee hospitals — 44% lower than the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $5,279 (7.8× higher).
Source: medians across 97 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast cost in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast is about $681, with most between $430 and $1,223, based on 97 Tennessee hospitals. That's 44% 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 Tennessee?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast in Tennessee run around $1,499. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,279), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Tennessee hospital bill for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast so high?
Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast run about $5,279 — roughly 7.8× the $681 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 Tennessee?
Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $681), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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