Imaging
Cervical myelogram via lumbar injection, with imaging cost in California
Cervical myelogram via lumbar injection, with imaging is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 170 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,217 (most listed prices $1,079–$5,423).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Many orders are really for a 'CT myelogram'. Compare prices with and without 72126. Other regions: 62303 (thoracic), 62304 (lumbar), 62305 (2+ regions).
Cheapest in California
Total price
Cervical myelogram via lumbar injection, with imaging
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 170 providers. Most listed prices: $1,318–$4,809.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $601
- Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi$630Hospital · TehachapiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $642
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceNeck myelogram via lower back injection, with imagingRead only$118Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoNeck myelogram via lower back injection, with imagingRead only$440
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $80.80est. $601 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiNeck myelogram via lower back injection, with imagingScan only$109est. $630 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121est. $642 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $658
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesNeck myelogram via lower back injection, with imagingScan only$733
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $747
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $241est. $761 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $267est. $787 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $790
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $797
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernardine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.