MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in Seattle, WA

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

6
Hospitals
$1,800
Lowest Price
$2,900
Highest Price
$1,100
Max Savings
1.6x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $1,160 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia — $640 less than the cheapest option in Seattle.

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Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital Aetna Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
Harborview Medical CenterLowest
UW Medicine · First Hill
$1,800 $8,200
Providence Regional Medical Center
Providence · Everett
$2,250 $10,200
EvergreenHealth Medical Center
EvergreenHealth · Kirkland
$2,350 $10,800
Swedish Medical Center First Hill
Providence Swedish · First Hill
$2,600 $11,800
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Virginia Mason Franciscan · First Hill
$2,750 $12,500
UW Medical Center
UW Medicine · University District
$2,900 $13,200
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between Aetna and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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