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Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, with imaging cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 76 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
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 Ohio
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 Ohio, from 76 providers. Most listed prices: $628–$3,636.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Trinity Medical Center East$540Hospital · SteubenvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $567
- $567
- $463
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southeastern Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $515
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Madison Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hocking Valley Community HospitalDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$537
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hocking Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $136est. $540 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Trinity Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelDoctor fee only$543Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- $164est. $567 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Barnesville Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $164est. $567 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrison Community Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Holzer Medical Center - GallipolisDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$214est. $617 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holzer Medical Center - Gallipolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $214est. $617 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holzer Medical Center - Jackson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $216est. $620 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Knox Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222est. $626 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $223est. $626 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dayton Children's 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.