Lumbar Spine MRI Cost Comparison

35000021 (CDM)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Lumbar Spine MRI (CPT 35000021) range from $716 to $716 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $716.

A lumbar spine MRI is a scan that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the lower back, including the bones, discs, nerves, and surrounding tissues. Your doctor might recommend this scan if you have persistent lower back pain, nerve problems, or to investigate suspected injuries or conditions in that area. During the procedure, you'll lie still on a table that slides into a tunnel-shaped machine, and the scan typically takes 30-45 minutes; the machine will make loud knocking sounds, which is normal.