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MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) cost in San Francisco, CA

Median cash price · San Francisco, CA · 1 hospital
$2,217.60

Hospitals in San Francisco, CA list a cash price for MRI of the Lower Back (lumbar spine, without contrast) from $2,217.60 to $2,217.60 (median $2,217.60).

Source: each hospital's CMS file (45 CFR 180). Verified .
HospitalCash priceGross chargeFile dated
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
$2,217.60 cash $7,392 2026-04-01

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