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MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar): Missouri Baptist vs Progress West in St Louis

Missouri Baptist Medical Center charges $171 for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar). Progress West Hospital charges $338, a 49% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 71 and 76 payer rates. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

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

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

$171
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
71 payer rates

Source: Missouri Baptist Medical Center machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Progress West Hospital

$338
Cash Price for MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar)
High confidence
76 payer rates

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

Based on 147 price points

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Methodology and data sources

Based on 147 price points across Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Progress West 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.

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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.