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Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, with imaging cost in Indiana
Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, 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 Indiana
From 44 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $1,262 (most listed prices $669–$4,149).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Billed per level. A typical study is 2-3 levels including a control level, so multiply the procedure and imaging lines by the number of levels. Lumbar discography is 62290 + 72295, which is a different bundle.
Cheapest in Indiana
Total price
Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, with imaging
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Indiana, from 44 providers. Most listed prices: $777–$2,143.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $607
- $670
- $672
- Riverview Health Noblesville HospitalDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$478
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverview Health Noblesville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $483
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Methodist price file · checked Oct 2026 - $483
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: IU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $486
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Bedford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - IU Health White Memorial HospitalDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$531
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health White Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Rehabilitation Hospital SouthDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$564
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $580
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Powers Health Rehabilitation CenterDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$580
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Powers Health Rehabilitation Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $580
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Catherine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $580
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospitals Northlake CampusDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$586
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203est. $607 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrison County Hospital 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.