Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI lumbar spine without contrast · CPT 72148
$233.59
lowest cash price
$2,069.40
national median
$19,472.20
highest cash price
938
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.59–$19,472.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,293.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,892.74)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $360.00 | $3,650.40 | $4,582.50 |
| Arizona | 22 | $280.37 | $420.56 | $3,462.92 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $561.60 | $1,043.67 | $3,879.00 |
| California | 90 | $607.50 | $2,496.00 | $9,041.79 |
| Colorado | 17 | $305.16 | $5,983.94 | $19,472.20 |
| Florida | 81 | $1,009.60 | $6,544.52 | $18,414.99 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,422.88 | $1,775.67 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $775.36 | $775.36 | $1,747.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,125.00 | $2,997.60 | $4,771.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $824.50 | $3,235.67 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,033.50 | $2,598.70 | $5,237.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,431.60 | $4,032.52 | $13,016.93 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $870.84 | $3,066.60 | $16,922.09 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $643.24 | $643.24 | $643.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,293.45 | $1,442.30 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $233.59 | $1,902.00 | $4,504.80 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $547.30 | $2,757.60 | $3,237.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $263.12 | $992.68 | $1,214.10 |
| Missouri | 20 | $983.40 | $1,613.15 | $12,686.18 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,956.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,144.02 | $1,424.64 | $3,965.25 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,950.95 | $1,960.42 | $2,170.81 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,362.00 | $4,362.00 | $4,362.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $467.77 | $678.39 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,567.04 | $2,567.04 | $2,567.04 |
| New York | 24 | $286.04 | $682.20 | $6,747.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,518.00 | $2,013.08 | $4,104.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,202.40 | $2,202.40 | $3,445.60 |
| Ohio | 54 | $965.20 | $1,497.50 | $4,258.80 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $924.82 | $1,756.95 | $4,003.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $262.44 | $1,283.25 | $2,275.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | $454.00 | $1,656.00 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $830.50 | $1,342.80 | $7,358.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,980.80 | $3,198.40 | $3,555.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $593.63 | $775.50 | $11,471.75 |
| Texas | 112 | $784.44 | $2,394.15 | $19,070.09 |
| Virginia | 43 | $593.63 | $2,000.00 | $10,641.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,057.44 | $1,703.20 | $3,532.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,417.00 | $3,295.20 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $1,341.96 | $2,110.00 | $5,058.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $800.52 | $1,157.91 | $1,227.35 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $6,102.60 | $568.62 – $988.29 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $6,158.95 | $236.71 – $517.67 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $6,181.88 | $222.15 – $440.31 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $6,181.88 | $237.50 – $480.34 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $6,214.20 | $224.64 – $1,591.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | $6,223.25 | $517.79 – $2,626.92 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $6,313.43 | $236.71 – $514.24 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $6,360.92 | $249.17 – $580.78 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $6,473.52 | $266.80 – $2,461.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | $6,544.52 | $517.79 – $2,770.68 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $6,747.00 | $271.73 – $1,817.00 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $6,808.00 | $290.86 – $517.79 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $6,871.61 | $194.18 – $1,046.00 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $6,892.74 | $131.00 – $243.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $7,178.46 | $197.14 – $1,046.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $7,205.00 | $391.22 – $2,671.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $7,226.08 | $517.79 – $2,582.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $7,279.00 | $391.22 – $2,773.90 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $7,358.00 | $217.57 – $947.50 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $7,358.00 | $217.57 – $906.69 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $7,495.26 | $262.32 – $2,594.65 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $7,497.38 | $265.38 – $2,594.65 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $7,529.85 | $313.62 – $553.27 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $7,572.32 | $249.17 – $553.15 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $7,641.67 | $695.86 – $695.86 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $7,641.67 | $255.40 – $566.26 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $7,789.37 | $197.14 – $1,046.00 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $7,811.00 | $210.54 – $517.79 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $7,811.00 | $218.40 – $517.79 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $7,811.00 | $190.29 – $517.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | $7,845.00 | $391.22 – $2,650.81 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $7,983.16 | $176.92 – $517.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $8,012.91 | $1,922.00 – $2,582.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $8,106.40 | $517.79 – $2,582.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $8,195.08 | $517.79 – $2,582.60 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $8,412.40 | $313.62 – $530.38 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $8,454.45 | $313.62 – $560.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $8,489.00 | $391.22 – $2,796.80 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $8,563.00 | $249.17 – $717.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | $8,714.32 | $517.79 – $2,582.60 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $9,041.79 | $338.78 – $3,622.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $9,454.00 | $391.22 – $2,334.40 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $9,458.83 | $249.17 – $454.98 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $9,537.01 | $197.14 – $1,046.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $9,624.08 | $197.14 – $1,046.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $9,763.00 | $391.22 – $2,773.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $9,773.00 | $391.22 – $2,796.80 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $9,795.44 | $197.14 – $1,046.00 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $10,093.47 | $313.62 – $530.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $10,134.50 | $517.79 – $2,582.60 |