Comparison
Tisch vs Mount Sinai for MRI of lumbar spine without contrast in Manhattan
Here's how Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) and The Mount Sinai Hospital compare for an MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast in Manhattan. Published prices may not include every charge, so confirm the billing code and ask whether radiology interpretation is billed separately before scheduling.
Which hospital to choose
Based on the listed prices found for this scan:
- Start by checking the estimate path at both hospitals because the listed price types differ.
- Tisch: Tisch makes sense when you want a major Manhattan hospital option or your ordering clinician is already inside NYU Langone. Confirm the billing code before scheduling.
- Mount Sinai: Mount Sinai makes sense when the East Harlem location or an existing Mount Sinai care team matters. Request an insurance-specific estimate before scheduling.
These are not scheduling quotes. Your insurance may change what you owe, and separate clinician or radiology charges may apply.
Listed price comparison
| Hospital | Listed price | Price type | How to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) | $1,133.75 | Discounted cash price | Shoppable services page |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital | $297.84 | Lowest negotiated rate | Price transparency page |
The listed prices use different price types, so compare the labels before treating one as lower.
When each hospital makes sense
| Choose Tisch if | Choose Mount Sinai if |
|---|---|
| Its listed price is a discounted cash price; confirm that basis fits how you plan to pay. | Its listed price is a negotiated rate; confirm that basis fits how you plan to pay. |
| Major Manhattan hospital with a clear imaging scheduling path. | Useful if your care is already in the Mount Sinai system. |
| Tisch makes sense when you want a major Manhattan hospital option or your ordering clinician is already inside NYU Langone. Confirm the billing code before scheduling. | Mount Sinai makes sense when the East Harlem location or an existing Mount Sinai care team matters. Request an insurance-specific estimate before scheduling. |
Official estimate and contact paths
| Hospital | Hospital phone | Estimate or price path |
|---|---|---|
| Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) | Official hospital phone: 646-929-7870 | Shoppable services page |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital | Main hospital phone: (212) 241-7981 | Price transparency page |
Compare all Manhattan options
This page compares only Tisch and Mount Sinai. Other Manhattan hospitals may list lower prices for this scan.
What to ask before scheduling
- Can you confirm this scan will be billed under code 72148?
- Is this the facility charge only?
- Will radiology interpretation or another clinician bill separately?
- Does this price change if I use insurance?
- Can I get an insurance-specific estimate before scheduling?
How to read these prices
Prices on this page come from hospital machine-readable price files and related hospital price-transparency sources. These are not scheduling quotes. They may not include every related charge, and your insurance may change what you owe.
Sources checked
- The Mount Sinai Hospital: Mount Sinai Hospital standard charges file source file dated 2026-04-01; prices checked 2026-07-16
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): NYU Langone Tisch Hospital standard charges file source file dated 2026-01-01; prices checked 2026-07-16
- The Mount Sinai Hospital: Patient cost estimator
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): Tisch Hospital official location page
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): Shoppable services page
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) standard charges source page
- Procedure background (not a price or billing-code source): RadiologyInfo: spine MRI
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