MRI Spine (Lumbar) Cost with Medicare (2026)
Magnetic resonance imaging of the lower spine.
$1,400
National Avg Cost
$1,120
Medicare Pays
$280
Patient Pays
Imaging
Category
MRI Spine (Lumbar) Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $1,719 | $1,375 | $344 |
| 2 | Ohio | $1,715 | $1,372 | $343 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $1,705 | $1,364 | $341 |
| 4 | New York | $1,705 | $1,364 | $341 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $1,688 | $1,350 | $338 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $1,639 | $1,311 | $328 |
| 7 | Missouri | $1,625 | $1,300 | $325 |
| 8 | Michigan | $1,619 | $1,295 | $324 |
| 9 | Oregon | $1,615 | $1,292 | $323 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $1,587 | $1,270 | $317 |
| 11 | Georgia | $1,584 | $1,267 | $317 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $1,511 | $1,209 | $302 |
| 13 | Idaho | $1,509 | $1,207 | $302 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $1,495 | $1,196 | $299 |
| 15 | Iowa | $1,473 | $1,179 | $295 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $1,446 | $1,157 | $289 |
| 17 | Montana | $1,437 | $1,149 | $287 |
| 18 | Alabama | $1,411 | $1,129 | $282 |
| 19 | Colorado | $1,410 | $1,128 | $282 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $1,395 | $1,116 | $279 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $1,393 | $1,114 | $279 |
| 22 | Vermont | $1,391 | $1,113 | $278 |
| 23 | California | $1,391 | $1,113 | $278 |
| 24 | Indiana | $1,390 | $1,112 | $278 |
| 25 | Nevada | $1,378 | $1,102 | $276 |
| 26 | Texas | $1,370 | $1,096 | $274 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $1,370 | $1,096 | $274 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $1,365 | $1,092 | $273 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $1,362 | $1,089 | $272 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $1,345 | $1,076 | $269 |
| 31 | Alaska | $1,324 | $1,059 | $265 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $1,274 | $1,019 | $255 |
| 33 | Washington | $1,274 | $1,019 | $255 |
| 34 | Illinois | $1,272 | $1,018 | $254 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $1,267 | $1,014 | $253 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $1,259 | $1,007 | $252 |
| 37 | Delaware | $1,250 | $1,000 | $250 |
| 38 | Arizona | $1,245 | $996 | $249 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $1,223 | $978 | $245 |
| 40 | Maine | $1,198 | $959 | $240 |
| 41 | Kansas | $1,187 | $950 | $237 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $1,150 | $920 | $230 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $1,129 | $903 | $226 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $1,128 | $902 | $226 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $1,127 | $902 | $225 |
| 46 | Maryland | $1,122 | $897 | $224 |
| 47 | Florida | $1,086 | $869 | $217 |
| 48 | Utah | $1,070 | $856 | $214 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $1,069 | $855 | $214 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $1,052 | $841 | $210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a MRI Spine (Lumbar) cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for MRI Spine (Lumbar) is $1,400. Medicare typically pays $1,120, leaving a patient responsibility of $280.
Does Medicare cover MRI Spine (Lumbar)?
Yes, Medicare covers MRI Spine (Lumbar). The average Medicare payment is $1,120 out of a total cost of $1,400.
What category is MRI Spine (Lumbar)?
MRI Spine (Lumbar) is classified as a imaging procedure.