About Lumbar Spine MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to diagnose injuries or evaluate the joints or soft tissues of the spine.

Estimates reflect both the facility costs (taking the image) and the professional cost (reading the image). The average cost displayed is based on insurance paid amount, plus patient’s copay, coinsurance, and deductible amounts. See the Methodology page for more information.

About Screening Mammography

Used to screen for breast cancer.

Estimates reflect both the facility costs (taking the image) and the professional cost (reading the image). The average cost displayed is based on insurance paid amount, plus patient’s copay, coinsurance, and deductible amounts. See the Methodology page for more information.

About Head CT

Computed Tomography (CT) of the head is an imaging procedure that uses special X-rays to produce images of the brain for diagnostic purposes.

Estimates reflect both the facility costs (taking the image) and the professional cost (reading the image) of Head CTs with and without contrast. The average cost displayed is based on insurance paid amount, plus patient’s copay, coinsurance, and deductible amounts. See the Methodology page for more information.

About Doctor Visits

A new patient is someone who has not received services from the physician or physician group practice within the last three years. An established patient is someone who has received professional services from the physician or physician group practice within the last three years.

Estimates reflect the cost of the service only. The average cost displayed is based on insurance paid amount, plus patient’s copay, coinsurance, and deductible amounts. See the Methodology page for more information.