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MRI Lumbar Spine Cost in California

72148 (CPT)

The cost of MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) in California ranges from $300 to $13,007 cash price (without insurance). We found pricing data from 10 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.

You could save $12,707 by choosing Mercy General Hospital over Regional Medical Center Of San Jose

10 hospitals
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$1,196
Gross Charge
$2,392
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$1,661
Gross Charge
$2,214
Medicare Rate
$180
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Humana$307
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$2,380
Gross Charge
$3,400
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$2,676
Gross Charge
$3,823
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,270
Gross Charge
$4,671
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,348
Gross Charge
$4,783
Medicare Rate
$180
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Tricare-All Plnas$322
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,564
Gross Charge
$5,092
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,646
Gross Charge
$5,208
Medicare Rate
$180
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Blue Cross Blue Shield$306
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$11,386
Gross Charge
$11,386
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$13,007
Gross Charge
$13,007
Medicare Rate
$180

No payer-negotiated rates available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Lumbar Spine cost in California?
Cash prices for MRI Lumbar Spine (CPT 72148) in California range from $300 to $13,007 across 10 hospitals.
Which hospital in California has the cheapest MRI Lumbar Spine?
Mercy General Hospital has the lowest cash price for MRI Lumbar Spine in California at $300. The highest price is $13,007 at Regional Medical Center Of San Jose.
How do California MRI Lumbar Spine prices compare to the national average?
The California average cash price for MRI Lumbar Spine is $3,033, which is 42% above the national average of $2,137.

Prices shown are sourced from hospital price transparency files published under the Hospital Price Transparency Rule. Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific clinical circumstances, and additional services required. These prices are not a quote or guarantee.

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