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MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar): Madison County Health vs University Of Iowa in Des Moines

Madison County Health Care System and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 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 29 and 29 rates on file.

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

Madison County Health Care System

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

Source: Madison County Health Care System machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

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

Source: University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 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 Madison County Health Care System and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, 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.