MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast prices in Boulder

MRI of the lower back to evaluate disc herniation, stenosis, and nerve compression — a frequent imaging study in adults with chronic back pain.

Boulder median negotiated rate

$544

38% below the Colorado median of $882

3 of 3 Boulder hospitals publish this rate.

2 more Boulder hospitals publish price files we can't yet read.

Where to get it in Boulder

Medians shown combine all commercial payers; your plan's rate may differ.

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Hospitals reporting rates for this procedure, ranked by median negotiated price.
Hospital	Position · Median	Negotiated band	Cash	Payers
Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital Gross charge $5,085 Median negotiated $332 25th–75th $156 – $923 Cash $2,543 Payers 31	$332	$156 – $923	$2,543	31
Commonspirit Longmont United Hospital Gross charge $6,692 Median negotiated $544 25th–75th $127 – $1,834 Cash $2,677 Payers 15	$544	$127 – $1,834	$2,677	15
Uchealth Longs Peak Hospital Longmont Gross charge $6,490 Median negotiated $891 25th–75th $485 – $2,417 Cash $2,272 Payers 14	$891	$485 – $2,417	$2,272	14

Lowest published median among the 3 hospitals in the Boulder area that publish this rate: Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital — $332.