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MRI lumbar spine with contrast cost in Indiana

MRI lumbar spine with contrast 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 Indiana

$1,387Typical
$794 – $3,368Most listed prices

From 123 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.

Nationwide typical: $2,224 (most listed prices $706–$6,312).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Most contrast lumbar MRIs are 72158 (without and with). 72149 alone is uncommon.

Cheapest in Indiana

Total price

MRI lumbar spine with contrast

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$384Lowest est. total
$1,387Typical
$6,126Highest

In Indiana, from 123 providers. Most listed prices: $794–$3,368.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Deaconess Gibson Hospital
    Hospital · Princeton, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Read only
    $105
    Source: Deaconess Gibson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center
    Hospital · Jasper, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Read only
    $105
    Source: Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. The Women's Hospital
    Hospital · Newburgh, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Read only
    $105
    Source: The Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Pulaski Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Winamac, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $173est. $384 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Pulaski Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Decatur County Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Greensburg, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $185est. $396 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Decatur County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Henry Community Health
    Hospital · New Castle, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $347est. $558 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Henry Community Health price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Pinnacle Hospital
    Hospital · Crown Point, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $357est. $568 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Monroe Hospital
    Hospital · Bloomington, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $367est. $578 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center
    Hospital · Carmel, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $583

    The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.

    Source: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Ce price fil · checked Oct 2026
  10. Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.)
    Hospital · Fishers, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $583

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers price fil · checked Oct 2026
  11. Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC)
    Hospital · Carmel, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $583

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent He price fil · checked Oct 2026
  12. Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis (St Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc.)
    Hospital · Indianapolis, IN
    MRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrast
    Scan only
    $583

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis (St price fil · checked Oct 2026

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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.