Imaging - CT

CT lumbar spine without and with contrast cost in Michigan

CT lumbar spine without and with contrast 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 Michigan

$1,752Typical
$789 – $3,097Most listed prices

From 89 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.

Nationwide typical: $1,906 (most listed prices $501–$5,579).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Cheapest in Michigan

Total price

CT lumbar spine without and with contrast

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.

$256Lowest est. total
$1,752Typical
$8,204Highest

In Michigan, from 89 providers. Most listed prices: $789–$3,097.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson
    Hospital · Carson City, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $59.50
  2. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton
    Hospital · Saint Johns, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $59.50
  3. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia
    Hospital · Ionia, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $59.50
  4. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing
    Hospital · Lansing, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $59.50
  5. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
    Hospital · Jackson, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $79.31
  6. Henry Ford Hospital
    Hospital · Detroit, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $82.17

    +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  7. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
    Hospital · Clinton Township, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $82.17
  8. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital:
    Hospital · Wyandotte, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $82.17
  9. MyMichigan Medical Center Sault
    Hospital · Sault Ste Marie, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $86.40
  10. MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch
    Hospital · West Branch, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $86.40
  11. University of Michigan Health
    Hospital · Ann Arbor, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $144
  12. Surgeons Choice Medical Center
    Hospital · Southfield, MI
    CT of lower spine, without and with contrast
    Read only
    $150

See all prices for CT lumbar spine without and with contrast

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.