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MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast prices in McAllen–Edinburg–Mission

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

McAllen–Edinburg–Mission median negotiated rate

$304

45% below the Texas median of $551

4 of 8 McAllen–Edinburg–Mission hospitals publish this rate.

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Where to get it in McAllen–Edinburg–Mission

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Hospitals reporting rates for this procedure, ranked by median negotiated price.
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Median negotiated
$203far below the state median
Your carrier's rate
25th–75th
$203 – $203
Cash
Payers
1
Knapp Medical Center

Gross charge $4,340

Median negotiated
$239far below the state median
Your carrier's rate
25th–75th
$236 – $380
Cash
$238
Payers
21
Mission Regional Medical Center

Gross charge $5,909

Median negotiated
$369below the state median
Your carrier's rate
25th–75th
$246 – $477
Cash
$238
Payers
10
Driscoll Children S Hospital Rio Grande Valley

Gross charge $21,920

Median negotiated
$4,603more than five times the state median
Your carrier's rate
25th–75th
$203 – $13,152
Cash
$21,920
Payers
18

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Lowest published median among the 4 hospitals in the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission area that publish this rate: Rio Grande Regional Hospital — $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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