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Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, with imaging cost in Michigan
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 Michigan
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.
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 Michigan
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 Michigan, from 36 providers. Most listed prices: $594–$2,205.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $589
- Covenant Medical Center Cooper$589Hospital · SaginawEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $594
- $182
- $383
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $383
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $383
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alma price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Clare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Midland price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw price file · checked Oct 2026
- $404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Sault price file · checked Oct 2026
- MyMichigan Medical Center StandishDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelDoctor fee only$404Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Standish 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.