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MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar): Jersey Shore University vs Southside in New York

Jersey Shore University Medical Center charges $0 for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar). Southside Hospital charges $275, a 0% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past month, with 41 and 72 payer rates. Pricing is effectively at parity for cash payers on both sides.

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

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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

Source: Jersey Shore University Medical Center machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Southside Hospital

$275
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
72 payer rates

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

Based on cash and payer rates

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Methodology and data sources

Based on cash and payer rates across Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Southside 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.