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MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) cost in Chicago, IL

Median cash price · Chicago, IL · 1 hospital
$1,612.50

Hospitals in Chicago, IL list a cash price for MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) from $1,612.50 to $1,612.50 (median $1,612.50).

Source: each hospital's CMS file (45 CFR 180). Verified .
HospitalCash priceGross chargeFile dated
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
$1,612.50 cash $3,225 2026-06-02

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