MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye cost in Connecticut
In Connecticut, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye: from $1,157.20 to $2,180.42, with a median of $1,508.65. The lowest price is at Johnson Memorial Hospital (Stafford Springs). The highest price is 1.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72148. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Connecticut, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital lowest Stafford Springs · Stafford Springs, CT HC MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast | $1,157.20 | $2,104.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Day Kimball Healthcare Putnam · Putnam, CT MRI LS SPINE W/O CON | $1,204.19 | $3,160.60 | Aug 1, 2026 source file |
| Connecticut Children's Hartford · Hartford, CT MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr | $1,317.60 | $2,196.00 | — source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Hartford · Hartford, CT HC MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast | $1,508.65 | $2,743.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Saint Marys Hospital Waterbury · Waterbury, CT HC MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast | $2,037.20 | $3,704.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| State of Connecticut Farmington · Farmington, CT HC MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL | $2,122.20 | $3,537.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| UConn Health, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury · Waterbury, CT MRI Spine Lumbar wo Contrast | $2,180.42 | $4,360.84 | May 13, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 2 | $1,317.60 | $1,413.12 |
| Waterbury, CT | 2 | $2,037.20 | $2,108.81 |
| Farmington, CT | 1 | $2,122.20 | $2,122.20 |
| Putnam, CT | 1 | $1,204.19 | $1,204.19 |
| Stafford Springs, CT | 1 | $1,157.20 | $1,157.20 |
What it is
An MRI of the lower back uses a magnet and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the lumbar spine, including discs, nerves and the spinal canal. It is commonly ordered for back pain that spreads down the leg, numbness or weakness. No contrast dye is used.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan. The radiologist's interpretation is often billed separately.
MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye in other states
- Alabama$2,629.06
- Alaska$2,642.99
- Arizona$726.38
- Arkansas$847.20
- California$2,665.50
- Colorado$981.91
- Delaware$2,452.48
- Florida$2,324.67
- Georgia$1,775.67
- Hawaii$1,510.20
- Idaho$1,857.00
- Illinois$1,777.50
- Indiana$948.06
- Iowa$1,502.64
- Kansas$1,694.40
- Kentucky$3,235.67
- Louisiana$1,017.63
- Maine$1,293.45
- Maryland$469.03
- Massachusetts$2,312.47
- Michigan$1,426.00
- Minnesota$1,240.46
- Mississippi$682.50
- Missouri$1,862.90
- Montana$1,848.37
- Nebraska$1,503.82
- Nevada$1,950.95
- New Hampshire$1,875.33
- New Jersey$322.54
- New Mexico$1,592.17
- New York$1,008.83
- North Carolina$2,013.08
- North Dakota$1,723.78
- Ohio$1,309.10
- Oklahoma$1,030.18
- Oregon$1,776.00
- Pennsylvania$1,790.00
- Puerto Rico$690.00
- Rhode Island$1,258.00
- South Carolina$2,759.50
- South Dakota$3,189.60
- Tennessee$705.00
- Texas$2,190.02
- Utah$2,229.06
- Vermont$2,912.70
- Virginia$1,954.80
- Washington$2,114.45
- West Virginia$1,381.00
- Wisconsin$1,621.22
- Wyoming$1,227.35
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.