MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast prices in Brownsville–Harlingen
MRI of the lower back to evaluate disc herniation, stenosis, and nerve compression — a frequent imaging study in adults with chronic back pain.
Brownsville–Harlingen median negotiated rate
$310
44% below the Texas median of $551
4 of 6 Brownsville–Harlingen hospitals publish this rate.
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Where to get it in Brownsville–Harlingen
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| Compare | Hospital | Median · ledger Log scale · this page only | Your carrier's rate | Negotiated band | Cash | Payers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rio Grande State Center
| $203far below the state median | — | $203 – $203 | — | 1 | |
| Harlingen Medical Center Gross charge $3,551
| $310far below the state median | — | $239 – $477 | $238 | 13 | |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Gross charge $3,551
| $310far below the state median | — | $239 – $477 | $238 | 13 | |
| Valley Regional Medical Center Gross charge $21,920
| $4,603more than five times the state median | — | $203 – $13,152 | $21,920 | 18 |
0 of 3 hospitals selected
Lowest published median among the 4 hospitals in the Brownsville–Harlingen area that publish this rate: Rio Grande State Center — $203.
What to do next
Ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate — under the federal No Surprises Act, hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written estimate for scheduled care. If you're insured, ask your insurer for your expected cost-sharing in advance, confirm the hospital is in-network, and bring your insurance card.
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