What does code 72159 cost?

Across the published hospital price files, the disclosed cash price for 72159 ranges from $1,117 to $4,155. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.

Will this be my final bill?

Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.

72159 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "HC MRA SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.

Why do prices for this code differ between hospitals?

Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.

What this page is not

It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.

72159

HCPCS

HC MRA SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST

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iDirect answer

Based on the latest published hospital price files, code 72159 (HC MRA SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST) appears at 18 hospitals with disclosed cash prices from $1,117 to $4,155. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.

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Compare 72159 prices

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Based on hospital-published prices verified from each hospital’s own file. Coverage expands as data is verified.

Published cash prices for code 72159 vary by about 3.7× across the 17 hospitals with disclosed prices here — from $1,117 to $4,155. Shopping around can matter.

Hospitals

Prices shown

$1,117

Lowest cash

$4,155

Highest cash

code 72159 cash price42 disclosed · 17 hospitals

$1,117median ~$2,136$4,155

Lowest cash price by hospital

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center$1,117
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center$1,322
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center$1,450
Providence Saint John's Health Center$1,474
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital$1,505
Advocate Condell Medical Center$1,765

Cash price by city

Reflects your current filters.

Cash price by city$1,117 – $3,473

Mission Hills · 1 hospital$1,117–$3,473
Tarzana · 1 hospital$1,322–$2,429
Chicago · 2 hospitals$1,450–$2,728
Santa Monica · 1 hospital$1,474
Downers Grove · 1 hospital$1,505–$1,605
Libertyville · 1 hospital$1,765–$2,750

48 prices shown.

Service	Hospital	Code	List price	Cash price	Negotiated range	Allowed (median)
HC MRA SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST Inpatient & outpatient	Endeavor Health Edward Hospital	72159 HCPCS	$2,728	$2,728	—	—
Mr angio spine w/o&w/dye Outpatient	Endeavor Health Edward Hospital	72159 HCPCS	—	—	$880 – $880	—
Hc Mra With Contrast, Spinal Canal And Contents Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72159 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mra Without Contrast, Spinal Canal And Contents Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72159 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mra Without Contrast Followed By With Contrast, Spinal Canal And Contents Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72159 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Spinal Canal And Contents, With Or Without Contrast Material(S) Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72159 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mr angio spine w/o&w/dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72159 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/WO DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72159 CPT	$4,250	$2,125	$1,096 – $3,460	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72159 CPT	$2,900	$1,450	$1,096 – $2,496	—
HB MRA SPINE W OR W/O CONTRAST Inpatient & outpatient	Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital	72159 HCPCS	$2,728	$2,728	—	—
HB MRA SPINE W/O & W CONTRAST Inpatient & outpatient	Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital	72159 HCPCS	$2,728	$2,728	—	—
HB MRA SPINE W/O CONTRAST Inpatient & outpatient	Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital	72159 HCPCS	$2,008	$2,008	—	—
HB MRA SPINE W CONTRAST Inpatient & outpatient	Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital	72159 HCPCS	$2,329	$2,329	—	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/O DYE Outpatient	Advocate Condell Medical Center	72159 CPT	$3,530	$1,765	$1,096 – $2,824	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/WO DYE Outpatient	Advocate Condell Medical Center	72159 CPT	$5,500	$2,750	$1,096 – $4,400	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/DYE Outpatient	Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital	72159 CPT	$3,210	$1,605	$1,096 – $2,568	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/O DYE Outpatient	Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital	72159 CPT	$3,010	$1,505	$1,096 – $2,480	—
MR Exams Inpatient	Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital	72159 CPT	$2,513	$2,136	$2,010 – $2,513	—
MR Exams Inpatient	Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital	72159 CPT	$2,513	$2,136	$852 – $2,312	—
MRA SPINE W + W/O CONTRAST Inpatient	Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital	72159 CPT	$2,513	$2,136	$852 – $2,312	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/WO DYE Inpatient	Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac	72159 CPT	$6,530	$3,265	$3,918 – $5,551	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/DYE Inpatient	Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac	72159 CPT	$4,420	$2,210	$2,652 – $3,757	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/O DYE Inpatient	Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac	72159 CPT	$4,220	$2,110	$2,532 – $3,587	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/O DYE Inpatient	Aurora Medical Center Grafton	72159 CPT	$4,220	$2,110	$2,532 – $3,587	—
MRA SPINAL CANAL W/WO DYE Inpatient	Aurora Medical Center Kenosha	72159 CPT	$6,530	$3,265	$3,918 – $5,551	—

How to read these prices

Cash price: The discounted self-pay price for paying directly, without insurance.
List price: The hospital’s full undiscounted charge — rarely what anyone pays.
Negotiated rate: A rate for a specific insurer and plan; your share depends on your benefits.
Allowed amount: A historical reference for what was actually allowed, where disclosed.

Hospitals that publish 72159 prices

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Endeavor Health Edward Hospital University of Chicago Medical Center Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Advocate Condell Medical Center Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac Aurora Medical Center Grafton Aurora Medical Center Kenosha Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Providence Alaska Medical Center Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Providence Saint John's Health Center Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Code 72159: frequently asked

What does code 72159 cost?: Across the published hospital price files, the disclosed cash price for 72159 ranges from $1,117 to $4,155. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
Will this be my final bill?: Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.
What is code 72159?: 72159 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "HC MRA SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.
Why do prices for this code differ between hospitals?: Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.
What this page is not: It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.

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