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MRI Lumbar Spine Cost at Sonoma Valley Hospital

72148 (CPT) · Sonoma, CA

MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) at Sonoma Valley Hospital costs $2,511 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $3,587. Negotiated rates with insurance range from $322 to $8,609. This is 15% below the California average of $2,959. Ranked #1 out of 86 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)
$2,511
Gross Charge
$3,587
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Tricare-All Plnas$322
How This Price Compares
Medicare
$180
National
$2,141
This Hospital
$2,511
California
$2,959

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Lumbar Spine cost at Sonoma Valley Hospital without insurance?
The cash price for MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) at Sonoma Valley Hospital is $2,511. This is 15% below the California average of $2,959.
How does Sonoma Valley Hospital's MRI Lumbar Spine price compare to other hospitals in Sonoma, CA?
Sonoma Valley Hospital has the lowest cash price out of 86 hospitals in Sonoma, CA.

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