MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in Atlanta, GA

6 hospitals compared. Prices pulled from each hospital's published pricing files, required by federal law.

6
Hospitals
$2,369
Lowest Price
$3,093
Highest Price
$724
Max Savings
1.3x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $1,044 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia — $1,325 less than the cheapest option in Atlanta.

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Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital UnitedHealthcare Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
Grady Memorial HospitalLowest
Grady Health System · Downtown Atlanta
$2,369 $8,875
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
WellStar Health System · Marietta
$2,485 $9,316
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Emory Healthcare · Sandy Springs
$2,485 $9,265
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Northside Hospital · Sandy Springs
$2,556 $9,550
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Piedmont Healthcare · Buckhead
$2,689 $10,082
Emory University Hospital
Emory Healthcare · Druid Hills
$3,093 $11,594
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between UnitedHealthcare and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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