Imaging - CT
CT lumbar spine without contrast cost in Ohio
CT lumbar spine without 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 Ohio
From 149 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $1,346 (most listed prices $344–$3,816).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Imaging centers usually quote all-in. Hospitals usually list the technical charge only.
Cheapest in Ohio
Total price
CT lumbar spine without 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.
In Ohio, from 150 providers. Most listed prices: $575–$2,244.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Southwest General Health Center$176Hospital · Middleburg HeightsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Coshocton Regional Medical Center$210Hospital · CoshoctonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- East Liverpool City Hospital$210Hospital · East LiverpoolEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Children's Hospital Medical Center_BurnetCT scan of lower back spine (lumbar), without contrastRead only$123Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $63.75est. $176 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98est. $210 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $98est. $210 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $212Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $118est. $230 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138est. $250 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $303
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $336
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Blanchard Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $336
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bluffton Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $273est. $385 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Wyandot Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $286est. $398 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026
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.