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Discogram (provocative discography), cervical or thoracic, per level, with imaging cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
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 Washington
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 Washington, from 27 providers. Most listed prices: $895–$1,661.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital$785Hospital · SpokaneEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $868
- $894
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelDoctor fee only$553Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $737
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Issaquah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center - First Hill CampusDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$737
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center Cherry HillDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$737
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill price file · checked Oct 2026 - $782
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lincoln Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's HospitalDiscogram injection, neck or upper back, each levelFacility fee only$382est. $785 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Childre price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $809
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virginia Mason Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464est. $868 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $490est. $894 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $492est. $896 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $506est. $910 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $534est. $938 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Medical Center 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.