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MRI of the lower back, with and without contrast in Washington

CPT 72158 · hospital facility charge

Cash prices range from $2,216 to $4,141 at the 2 Washington hospitals whose price files we have read so far.

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$3,178typical cash price
$1,150typical commercial insurer rate
$2.2k–$4.1kcash price range, 2 hospitals

Washington hospitals compared

HospitalCityList priceCash priceInsurers (median)
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia$4,261$2,216$1,241$737–$1,712 · 14 plans
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland$5,915$4,141$1,058$663–$1,370 · 8 plans
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.

Common questions

How much does MRI of the lower back cost at a hospital in Washington?

The cash price for MRI of the lower back at the Washington hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $3,178 (typical of 2). These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.

Which hospital in Washington has the lowest cash price for MRI of the lower back?

Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $2,216 at Providence St Peter Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.

Does the price include the doctor?

No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.

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