MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast Cost Comparison

72148 (HCPCS)

Cash prices (without insurance) for MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (CPT 72148) range from $2,513 to $2,513 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $2,513.

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal is an imaging test that uses magnetic waves to take detailed pictures of the lower part of your spine and the space around the nerves there. Your doctor might order this test if you have pain, weakness, or numbness in your legs or lower back to help identify what might be causing these symptoms. During the procedure, you'll lie still on a table that slides into a large magnetic machine, and the scan typically takes 20-30 minutes with no needles or injections involved.