Question 1

How much does Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI cost in Houston, Texas without insurance?

Accepted Answer

Cash pay prices for Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI in Houston, Texas range from $1,515 to $3,529 across 10 providers listed on Prevu Med. Independent clinics typically cost far less than hospital outpatient departments.

Question 2

Where is the cheapest place to get Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI in Houston?

Accepted Answer

The lowest listed cash pay price for Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI in Houston is $1,515 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Comparing before you book can save hundreds of dollars.

Question 3

Is Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI covered by insurance in Houston?

Accepted Answer

Lower Back (Lumbar) MRI (CPT 72148) is often covered by insurance but cash pay prices are frequently lower than insurance copays or deductibles. Many patients in Houston pay cash directly to avoid deductibles and get transparent pricing upfront.

Provider	Address	Cash Price
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital	North Loop West	$1,515
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital	11800 Astoria Boulevard	$1,515
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital	7600 Beechnut Street	$1,515
TIRR Memorial Hermann	1333 Moursund Street	$1,515
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center	921 Gessner Road	$1,515
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center	6411 Fannin Street	$1,930
Memorial Hermann Imaging Center (Upper Kirby)	2900 Richmond Avenue	$1,930
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital	6411 Fannin Street	$1,930
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center	6720 Bertner Avenue	$3,529
St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital	20171 Chasewood Park Drive	$3,529

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