MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in Austin, TX

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

6
Hospitals
$540
Lowest Price
$1,864
Highest Price
$1,324
Max Savings
3.5x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $498 at Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio — $42 less than the cheapest option in Austin.

Estimate Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
St. Davids North Austin Medical CenterLowest
HCA Healthcare · North Austin
$540 $7,082
St. Davids Medical Center
HCA Healthcare · East Austin
$626 $9,550
St. Davids South Austin Medical Center
HCA Healthcare · South Austin
$998 $7,763
Baylor Scott and White Round Rock
Baylor Scott and White · Round Rock
$1,064 $8,330
Dell Seton Medical Center at UT
Ascension · Downtown Austin
$1,220 $9,191
Ascension Seton Medical Center
Ascension · West 38th St
$1,864 $11,413
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between Blue Cross Blue Shield and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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