Imaging - MRI
MRI lumbar spine with contrast cost in Kansas
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 Kansas
From 94 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Kansas.
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 Kansas
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.
In Kansas, from 95 providers. Most listed prices: $615–$4,213.
Cheapest totals nearby
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital$311Hospital · OlatheEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospital$311Hospital · PaolaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Kansas Hospital$311Hospital · Kansas CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $164Source: Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $206Source: Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $281Source: Pratt Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalMRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrastScan only$100est. $311 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Kansas Health System Paola HospitalMRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrastScan only$100est. $311 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $311 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Kansas Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121est. $332 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $141est. $352 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $166est. $377 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clay County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, IncMRI of lower back (lumbar spine), with contrastScan only$230est. $441 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $459
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ellinwood District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $328est. $539 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.