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MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) cost in Boston, MA

Median cash price · Boston, MA · 3 hospitals
$3,281.25

Hospitals in Boston, MA list a cash price for MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) from $2,855.25 to $3,281.25 (median $3,281.25).

Source: each hospital's CMS file (45 CFR 180). Verified .
HospitalCash priceGross chargeFile dated
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
 $2,855.25 cash $3,807 2026-04-01
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, MA
 $3,281.25 cash $4,375 2026-03-27
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
 $3,281.25 cash $4,375 2026-03-27

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