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MRI Lumbar Spine Cost at Mercy General Hospital

72148 (CPT) · Sacramento, CA

MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) at Mercy General Hospital costs $300 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $428. This is 90% below the California average of $3,050. Ranked #1 out of 2 hospitals.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the lumbar spine is a test that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the lower back area. Patients may need this procedure if they are experiencing lower back pain, numbness, or other symptoms that may be related to the spine or spinal cord. During the MRI, the patient lies on a table that slides into a large, tunnel-like machine where the images are taken. The procedure is painless, but the machine can be noisy and the patient may need to hold still for a period of time.

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$300
Gross Charge
$428

No payer-negotiated rates available

How This Price Compares
Medicare
$180
This Hospital
$300
National
$2,168
California
$3,050

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Lumbar Spine cost at Mercy General Hospital without insurance?
The cash price for MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) at Mercy General Hospital is $300. This is 90% below the California average of $3,050.
How does Mercy General Hospital's MRI Lumbar Spine price compare to other hospitals in Sacramento, CA?
Mercy General Hospital has the lowest cash price out of 2 hospitals in Sacramento, CA.

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