Procedures
Epidural or spinal injection, lower back or tailbone cost in New York
Epidural or spinal injection, lower back or tailbone 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 New York
From 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $614 (most listed prices $226–$2,514).
Cheapest in New York
- $72.68
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ellis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $152Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $213Source: Montefiore Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Nicholas H Noyes Memorial HospitalEpidural or spinal injection, lower back or tailboneDoctor fee only$473Source: Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $941
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lewis County General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,060
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Olean General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Health Alliance Mary Avenue HospitalEpidural or spinal injection, lower back or tailboneFacility fee only$1,530
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Health Alliance Mary Avenue Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,530
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Margaretville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,057
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Epidural or spinal injection, lower back or tailbone
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.