Angiogram (Coronary Angiography)$2,960▼58%✦Capsule Endoscopy$2,500▼54%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)$263▼83%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine)$263▼83%✦CT Scan (Abdomen/Pelvis)$400▼75%✦Echocardiogram (Transthoracic)$350▼76%✦MRI (Cervical Spine without Contrast)$330▼77%✦CT Scan (Extremity)$400▼71%✦Angiogram (Coronary Angiography)$2,960▼58%✦Capsule Endoscopy$2,500▼54%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)$263▼83%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine)$263▼83%✦CT Scan (Abdomen/Pelvis)$400▼75%✦Echocardiogram (Transthoracic)$350▼76%✦MRI (Cervical Spine without Contrast)$330▼77%✦CT Scan (Extremity)$400▼71%✦Angiogram (Coronary Angiography)$2,960▼58%✦Capsule Endoscopy$2,500▼54%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)$263▼83%✦MRI (Lumbar Spine)$263▼83%✦CT Scan (Abdomen/Pelvis)$400▼75%✦Echocardiogram (Transthoracic)$350▼76%✦MRI (Cervical Spine without Contrast)$330▼77%✦CT Scan (Extremity)$400▼71%✦

◆ Chapter 02·The Exchange

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Sorted into the 5-step journey. Start with imaging, end with surgery — every price verified weekly by our Austin desk.

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Step 01 · X-Ray

CPTName · StepCashHospΔTrend

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X-ray (Chest, 2 views)

Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)

01 · Imaging

$1,650$7,260−77%→77067

Mammogram (Screening)

01 · Imaging

$275$1,210−77%→72100

Lumbar X-ray (2-3 views)

01 · Imaging

$163$717−77%→D0274

Dental X-rays (Bitewing - 4 films)

01 · Imaging

$70$308−77%→72148

MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)

01 · Imaging

$1,200$5,280−77%→93224

Holter Monitor (24-Hour)

Ultrasound (Abdomen Complete)

Bone Density Scan (Women)

01 · Imaging

$238$1,047−77%→72141

MRI (Cervical Spine without Contrast)

01 · Imaging

$1,200$5,280−77%→73721

MRI (Knee without Contrast)

01 · Imaging

$1,200$5,280−77%→76641

Coronary Calcium Score

01 · Imaging

$163$717−77%→93306

Echocardiogram (Transthoracic)

Carotid Artery Ultrasound

01 · Imaging

$400$1,760−77%→77080

Bone Density Scan (DEXA)

Vascular Ultrasound (Duplex Scan)

Holter Monitor (24-hour)

01 · Imaging

$325$1,430−77%→74177

CT Scan (Abdomen/Pelvis)

01 · Imaging

$1,250$5,500−77%→73221

MRI (Shoulder without Contrast)

01 · Imaging

$1,200$5,280−77%→76705

Gallbladder Ultrasound

Body Composition Analysis

Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

01 · Imaging

$2,250$9,900−77%→72148

MRI (Lumbar Spine)

01 · Imaging

$1,200$5,280−77%→93455

Angiogram (Coronary Angiography)

01 · Imaging

$5,500$24,200−77%→19083

Breast Biopsy (Core Needle)

01 · Imaging

$1,000$4,400−77%→91110

Capsule Endoscopy

01 · Imaging

$2,250$9,900−77%→71271

Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

01 · Imaging

$250$1,100−77%→75574

Cardiac CT Angiography

01 · Imaging

$1,250$5,500−77%→93268

Cardiac Event Monitor (30-Day)

01 · Imaging

$500$2,200−77%→

◆ Prices verified April 18, 2026 · Next refresh +7dSource: MarketCare Austin Desk

Chapter 03 · Where to Start

What's your symptom?

Not sure what procedure you need? These common complaints point to what a specialist would order first.

Persistent back or neck pain

Lumbar discSpinal arthritis

AppendicitisGallstones

Breathing trouble or chronic cough

PneumoniaInterstitial lung

Benign cystTumor workup

Headaches or dizziness

SinusitisMigraineVascular

Joint pain or swelling

Cartilage tearArthritis

Chapter 04 · The Playbook

How to save thousands.

The path most cash-pay patients take. Skip steps at your own risk.

01
Know the code
Ask your doctor for the CPT code before ordering. One code, many prices — cash beats insurance 3-to-1 on imaging.
02
Pay cash, skip networks
Austin cash-pay imaging is $85-$900. The same scan at hospital radiology runs $1,800-$3,500.
03
Walk in with the CD
Radiologist reports in 24-48 hours. Bring the disc to any specialist — no re-ordering.
04
Compare by modality
X-ray first for bone, ultrasound for soft tissue, MRI for detail. Don't overshoot.
05
Get a second read
$75-$150 for a subspecialty second opinion on a complex MRI. Often saves surgery.

◆ The Full Index

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◆ THE FULL INDEX

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Browse every imaging & scans procedure we've priced across Austin.

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What do you need tosee?

The 8 Austin asks about most.

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What's your symptom?

How to save thousands.

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