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MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar): Lincoln vs Overlake Hospital in Seattle

Lincoln Hospital charges $0 for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar). Overlake Hospital Medical Center charges $405, a 0% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past month, with 24 and 18 payer rates. Pricing is effectively at parity for cash payers on both sides.

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

Lincoln Hospital

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

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

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

$405
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
18 payer rates

Source: Overlake Hospital Medical Center 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 Lincoln Hospital and Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 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.