Procedures
Lumbar discography (per disc level) with imaging cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 118 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
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 Ohio
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 Ohio, from 118 providers. Most listed prices: $722–$3,360.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $556
- Trinity Medical Center East$586Hospital · SteubenvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $625
- $281
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fulton County Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bethesda North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $347
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $370
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highland District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $376
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Van Wert Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $378
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $443
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $463
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southeastern Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $492
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital 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 - $106est. $556 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dayton Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $558
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hocking Valley Community 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.