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:
- Between these two hospitals, start with Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) if price is your main concern.
- Use The Mount Sinai Hospital if your doctor wants the scan done there or your records are already in that system.
These are not scheduling quotes. Your insurance may change what you owe, and separate clinician or radiology charges may apply.
Listed price comparison
Both listed prices in this comparison are discounted cash prices.
| 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 | $3,523.50 | Discounted cash price | Price transparency page |
Among these two hospitals, Tisch lists the lower discounted cash price for this scan.
Tisch's listed discounted cash price is $2,389.75 lower than Mount Sinai's for this scan, before insurance or other related charges.
When each hospital makes sense
| Choose Tisch if | Choose Mount Sinai if |
|---|---|
| You are choosing between these two hospitals on listed price. | Your doctor wants the scan done at Weill Cornell. |
| You want to start with the lower listed discounted cash price. | Your records or follow-up care are already in the NYP / Weill Cornell system. |
| You are already using NYU Langone. | System continuity matters more than the listed price difference. |
How to check price or schedule
| Hospital | Phone | Estimate path |
|---|---|---|
| Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone) | 646-929-7870 | Shoppable services page |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital | (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
Both prices above are discounted cash prices from hospital price-transparency sources. 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 dated 2026-04-01; checked 2026-04-25
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): NYU Langone Tisch Hospital standard charges file dated 2026-01-01; checked 2026-04-25
- The Mount Sinai Hospital: Patient cost estimator
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): Tisch Hospital official location page
- Tisch Hospital (NYU Langone): Shoppable services page