Imaging - MRI
MRI lumbar spine with contrast cost in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
From 80 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Oklahoma.
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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma, from 80 providers. Most listed prices: $851–$4,269.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Memorial Hospital of Texas County$618Hospital · GuymonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Oklahoma Heart Hospital$649Hospital · Oklahoma CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Oklahoma Heart Hospital South$649Hospital · Oklahoma CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $119
- $119
- $119
- $406est. $618 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital of Texas County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $438est. $649 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Oklahoma Heart Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $438est. $649 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Oklahoma Heart Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $460est. $671 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $536est. $747 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clinton Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $800
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $624est. $835 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $839
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $640est. $851 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.