MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in New York
Mri lumbar spine w/o dye
New York Average Cost (2026)
+10.3% vs national avgAverage across 5 Medicare localities in New York
National Average
State Ranking
Cost by Region in New York
| Region | Office Rate |
|---|---|
| nyc suburbs/long island | $224.18 |
| queens | $221.81 |
| manhattan | $219.48 |
| poughkpsie/n nyc suburbs | $207.91 |
| rest of new york | $183.71 |
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About MRI Lumbar Spine Costs in New York
The average Medicare reimbursement for mri lumbar spine in New York is $211.42 for an office setting and $211.42 in a hospital. This is about 10% higher than the national average of $191.72.
Medicare patients typically pay 20% of the Medicare rate after meeting their deductible. For this procedure in New York, that would be roughly $42 for an office visit or $42 in a hospital setting.
Private insurance plans in New York typically pay between 130% and 200% of Medicare rates for this procedure, putting the total somewhere between $275 and $423.
Without insurance, you may be able to negotiate a cash discount. Many providers in New York will reduce their fees by 20% to 40% for self-pay patients. Always ask about cash pricing before scheduling your procedure.
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