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MRI of the lower back in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for an MRI of the lower back in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Office or clinic
$231
$204–$257 across California
Hospital outpatient
$404
$377–$431 across California

MRI of the lumbar spine, without contrast.

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Questions

How much does an MRI of the lower back cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for an MRI of the lower back in California is $204–$257 at office or clinic; $377–$431 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is an MRI of the lower back cheapest in California?

At office or clinic, from $204. Hospital outpatient runs up to $431 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.