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MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar): Crawford Memorial vs Hillsboro Area in Chicago

Crawford Memorial Hospital and Hillsboro Area Hospital each publish MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar) pricing through payer-negotiated rates only, with no published cash price. Data is sourced from federally mandated hospital transparency files, updated within the past month. Both report payer rates only, with 16 and 28 rates on file.

Head-to-head: MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar) pricing

Crawford Memorial Hospital

$0
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
16 payer rates

Source: Crawford Memorial Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Hillsboro Area Hospital

$0
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
28 payer rates

Source: Hillsboro Area Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Based on payer rates only

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Methodology and data sources

Based on payer rates only for Crawford Memorial Hospital and Hillsboro Area Hospital, updated 2026-04-18. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.