Procedures
Lumbar discography (per disc level) with imaging cost in New York
Lumbar discography (per disc 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 New York
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $1,616 (most listed prices $721–$4,950).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Usually done at 2-4 levels, including a control level, so the total scales with the level count. Cervical/thoracic discography is 62291 + 72285.
Cheapest in New York
Total price
Lumbar discography (per disc 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 New York, from 69 providers. Most listed prices: $644–$3,939.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $558
- $570
- $614
- $96.58Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $175
- $272
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $282
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ellis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $312
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Oswego Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $320
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alice Hyde Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $383Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $477
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Saratoga Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $514
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Olean General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $521
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Stony Brook University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $535
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Unity Hospital of Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026 - $45est. $558 totalSource: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lumbar discography (per disc level) with imaging
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.