MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 16 hospitals publish a cash price for MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye: from $1,080.36 to $3,965.25, with a median of $1,503.82. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 3.7× 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 Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA MRI Exam | $1,080.36 | $3,001.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center LLC Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | $1,121.25 | $1,725.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | $1,121.25 | $1,725.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CNT | $1,144.02 | $1,736.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,424.64 | $3,392.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,424.64 | $3,392.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Health System Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,424.64 | $3,392.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,424.64 | $3,392.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,583.00 | $3,166.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $1,821.46 | $2,986.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $2,413.10 | $4,090.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE MRI Exam | $2,506.38 | $6,774.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $3,116.65 | $3,755.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | $3,723.75 | $3,723.75 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $3,918.60 | $4,665.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC MR LUMBAR WO CONTRAST | $3,965.25 | $4,665.00 | Feb 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $1,080.36 | $1,424.64 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $3,965.25 | $3,965.25 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $2,506.38 | $2,506.38 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $2,413.10 | $2,413.10 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $1,821.46 | $1,821.46 |
| Lincoln, NE | 1 | $1,583.00 | $1,583.00 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $3,116.65 | $3,116.65 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $3,918.60 | $3,918.60 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $1,144.02 | $1,144.02 |
| York, NE | 1 | $3,723.75 | $3,723.75 |
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
- Connecticut$1,508.65
- 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
- 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.