MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast prices in Houston Metro
MRI of the lower back to evaluate disc herniation, stenosis, and nerve compression — a frequent imaging study in adults with chronic back pain.
Houston Metro median negotiated rate
$937
70% above the Texas median of $551
7 of 54 Houston Metro hospitals publish this rate.
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Where to get it in Houston Metro
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| Compare | Hospital | Median · ledger Log scale · this page only | Your carrier's rate | Negotiated band | Cash | Payers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
| $203far below the state median | — | $203 – $203 | — | 1 | |
Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
| $203far below the state median | — | $203 – $203 | — | 1 | |
| Houston Physicians Hospital Gross charge $3,269
| $347below the state median | — | $301 – $470 | $3,269 | 8 | |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Gross charge $3,228
| $937above the state median | — | $203 – $1,605 | $3,228 | 7 | |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood Gross charge $19,475
| $1,605more than twice the state median | — | $203 – $8,764 | $19,475 | 19 | |
| Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights Gross charge $3,945
| $2,959more than five times the state median | — | $2,811 – $2,959 | $3,945 | 6 | |
| Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake Gross charge $5,044
| $3,783more than five times the state median | — | $1,870 – $3,909 | $5,044 | 11 |
0 of 3 hospitals selected
Lowest published median among the 7 hospitals in the Houston Metro area that publish this rate: Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake — $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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