MRI Lumbar Spine Cost at Steele Memorial Medical Center

72148 (CPT) · Salmon, ID

MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) at Steele Memorial Medical Center costs $1,914 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $2,552. Negotiated rates with insurance range from $1,148 to $6,380. This is 36% above the Idaho average of $1,410. Ranked #1 out of 15 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.