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
$2,250
Lowest Price
$3,600
Highest Price
$1,350
Max Savings
1.6x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $1,450 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia — $800 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 Cigna Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
Harborview Medical CenterLowest
UW Medicine · First Hill
$2,250 $8,200
Providence Regional Medical Center
Providence · Everett
$2,800 $10,200
EvergreenHealth Medical Center
EvergreenHealth · Kirkland
$2,950 $10,800
Swedish Medical Center First Hill
Providence Swedish · First Hill
$3,250 $11,800
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Virginia Mason Franciscan · First Hill
$3,400 $12,500
UW Medical Center
UW Medicine · University District
$3,600 $13,200
CPT Code 72148 — MRI Lumbar Spine. Prices shown are negotiated rates between Cigna and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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