MRI lower back without contrast in Illinois
Below is what hospitals in Illinois charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 53 hospitals in Illinois run from $303 to $6,550. The typical hospital charges $2,317. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,317
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
59 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Community Hospital IL · Price file July 1, 2026 | $303Insurance typically pays $301Sticker price $597 | Lowest price of any hospital | $301 | $597 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center IL | $430Insurance typically pays $243Sticker price $716 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $243 | $716 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $432Insurance typically pays $233Sticker price $540 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $233 | $540 |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital IL · Price file July 7, 2026 | $452Insurance typically pays $187Sticker price $565 | Cheaper than 94% of hospitals | $187 | $565 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $948Insurance typically pays $370Sticker price $4,123 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $370 | $4,123 |
| Encompass Health Rehab Institute Of Libertyville Chester, IL | $1,075Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,433 | Cheaper than 90% of hospitals | — | $1,433 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $1,181Insurance typically pays $277Sticker price $3,580 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $277 | $3,580 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $1,181Insurance typically pays $277Sticker price $3,580 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $277 | $3,580 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $1,181Insurance typically pays $277Sticker price $3,580 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $277 | $3,580 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $1,181Insurance typically pays $277Sticker price $3,580 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $277 | $3,580 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $1,181Insurance typically pays $277Sticker price $3,580 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $277 | $3,580 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 79% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| The Rehabilitation Institute Of Southern Illinois Chester, IL | $1,237Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,649 | Cheaper than 60% of hospitals | — | $1,649 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $1,264Insurance typically pays $2,873Sticker price $5,253 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $2,873 | $5,253 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,423Insurance typically pays $1,024Sticker price $2,371 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $1,024 | $2,371 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,423Insurance typically pays $1,024Sticker price $2,371 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $1,024 | $2,371 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,930Insurance typically pays $1,728Sticker price $3,859 | Cheaper than 52% of hospitals | $1,728 | $3,859 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $2,317Insurance typically pays $772Sticker price $2,574 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $772 | $2,574 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $2,536Insurance typically pays $291Sticker price $3,623 | Pricier than 52% of hospitals | $291 | $3,623 |
| Jackson Park Hospital IL | $3,091Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,863 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | — | $3,863 |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,186Insurance typically pays $368Sticker price $3,186 | Pricier than 56% of hospitals | $368 | $3,186 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 58% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,837Insurance typically pays $4,112Sticker price $5,482 | Pricier than 85% of hospitals | $4,112 | $5,482 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,908Insurance typically pays $1,042Sticker price $3,908 | Pricier than 87% of hospitals | $1,042 | $3,908 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $4,231Insurance typically pays $3,279Sticker price $4,231 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $3,279 | $4,231 |
| Fhn Memorial Hospital IL · Price file February 23, 2026 | $4,460Insurance typically pays $750Sticker price $5,575 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $750 | $5,575 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,705Insurance typically pays $412Sticker price $4,705 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $412 | $4,705 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,705Insurance typically pays $412Sticker price $4,705 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $412 | $4,705 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $5,054Insurance typically pays $475Sticker price $5,054 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $475 | $5,054 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center IL · Price file June 3, 2026 | $5,099Insurance typically pays $332Sticker price $5,099 | Pricier than 98% of hospitals | $332 | $5,099 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $6,550Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $6,550 | Highest price of any hospital | — | $6,550 |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,788 | — | — | $4,788 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $315Sticker price — | — | $315 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,788 | — | — | $4,788 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $316Sticker price — | — | $316 | — |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays $1,935Sticker price — | — | $1,935 | — |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,788 | — | — | $4,788 |
Procedure code 72148. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.