MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast

CPT 72148132 Texas hospitals reporting a negotiated rate

MRI of the lower back to evaluate disc herniation, stenosis, and nerve compression — a frequent imaging study in adults with chronic back pain.

Typical insured price · Colorado

$239to$1,987

What hospitals actually accept from insurers, between the 25th and 75th percentile of per-hospital medians — half of reporting hospitals’ median rates fall in this window with a median of $551.

$239$1,987

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Cash price (median)

$2,394

What you'd pay self-pay

Gross charge (median)

$3,990

The chargemaster sticker

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Coming with enrichment

Sourced from 132 Colorado hospitals publishing under 45 CFR §180.50.

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At a glance

Code: CPT 72148
Code system: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
Typical setting: an outpatient setting
Hospitals reporting: 132

How they price MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast

Across 132 Texas hospitals that publish a commercial negotiated rate for CPT 72148, the typical insured price for MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast runs $239 to $1,987 (the 25th-to-75th percentile of per-hospital medians). The Texas median is $551 — half of reporting hospitals are at or below that figure. The median discounted cash price across the same hospitals is $2,394, against a median gross charge of $3,990.

What affects the price

Structural and contractual factors that move the price for this code — not clinical reasons.

Outpatient setting (hospital outpatient department, ambulatory surgery center, or office) is the single biggest non-clinical price driver — the same code in a hospital outpatient department often costs 2–4× the ambulatory-surgery-center rate.
In-network vs out-of-network status — out-of-network claims rarely use the negotiated rates shown here.
Contrast vs no-contrast vs combined — different CPT codes apply, and pricing typically rises 30–80% with contrast.
Facility fee — many hospitals add a separate facility fee in addition to the procedure rate; ask explicitly when calling.
Bundled vs unbundled billing — the rate may or may not include radiology read, anesthesia, or pathology. Ask which professional services are included.

Every reporting hospital on one scale

Where to get it

Ranked by price: by your carrier’s rate once you pick one, otherwise by the median. The ruler plots each hospital’s price band and median on a shared scale; the colors compare each price to the Texas median.

134 hospitals listed

Medians shown combine all commercial payers; your plan's rate may differ. Choose your insurance carrier to filter.

Hospitals reporting rates for this procedure, ranked by median negotiated price.
Hospital	Metro	Median · ledger Log scale · this page only	Your carrier's rate	Negotiated band	Cash	Payers
Hunt Regional Medical Center Gross charge $3,570 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $50far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $46 – $85 Cash — Payers 6	Dallas–Fort Worth	$50far below the state median	—	$46 – $85	—	6
Goodall Witcher Healthcare Gross charge $692 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $76far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $75 – $81 Cash $484 Payers 4	Rest of Texas	$76far below the state median	—	$75 – $81	$484	4
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital Gross charge $2,024 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $85far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $60 – $85 Cash $1,012 Payers 3	Rest of Texas	$85far below the state median	—	$60 – $85	$1,012	3
Pampa Regional Medical Center Gross charge $4,346 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $160far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $103 – $354 Cash $825 Payers 6	Rest of Texas	$160far below the state median	—	$103 – $354	$825	6
Hill Country Memorial Hospital Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $197far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $197 – $197 Cash — Payers 1	Rest of Texas	$197far below the state median	—	$197 – $197	—	1
Las Palmas Medical Center Compare Metro El Paso Median negotiated $199far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $199 – $199 Cash — Payers 1	El Paso	$199far below the state median	—	$199 – $199	—	1
St David S Georgetown Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
St David S Children S Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Texas Orthopedic Hospital Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Houston Metro	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Compare Metro McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	McAllen–Edinburg–Mission	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Rio Grande State Center Compare Metro Brownsville–Harlingen Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Brownsville–Harlingen	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Round Rock Medical Center Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Houston Metro	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Round Rock Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
St David S North Austin Medical Center Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
St David S Medical Center Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
St David S Rehabilitation Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $203far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $203 Cash — Payers 1	Austin	$203far below the state median	—	$203 – $203	—	1
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $213far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $211 – $1,365 Cash — Payers 7	Austin	$213far below the state median	—	$211 – $1,365	—	7
Clay County Memorial Hospital Gross charge $4,181 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $227far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $113 – $1,129 Cash $4,181 Payers 8	Rest of Texas	$227far below the state median	—	$113 – $1,129	$4,181	8
Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $234far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $855 Cash — Payers 14	Austin	$234far below the state median	—	$213 – $855	—	14
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $234far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $855 Cash — Payers 14	Austin	$234far below the state median	—	$213 – $855	—	14
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $234far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $830 Cash — Payers 14	Austin	$234far below the state median	—	$213 – $830	—	14
Ascension Seton Hays Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $234far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $211 – $830 Cash — Payers 15	Austin	$234far below the state median	—	$211 – $830	—	15
Advanced Dallas Hospital and Clinics Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Dallas Medical Center Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Select Specialty Hospital Dallas Plano Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Knapp Medical Center Gross charge $4,340 Compare Metro McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $236 – $380 Cash $238 Payers 21	McAllen–Edinburg–Mission	$239far below the state median	—	$236 – $380	$238	21
Baylor Scott White Heart and Vascular Hospital Dallas Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
The Nexus Dallas Children S Hospital Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Dallas Regional Medical Center Gross charge $11,370 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $232 – $346 Cash $238 Payers 12	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$232 – $346	$238	12
Baylor Scott White Institute for Rehabilitation Dallas Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Select Specialty Hospital Dallas Downtown Gross charge $4,564 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $239far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $394 Cash $238 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$239far below the state median	—	$239 – $394	$238	16
Ascension Providence Hospital Compare Metro Waco Median negotiated $242far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $988 Cash — Payers 8	Waco	$242far below the state median	—	$213 – $988	—	8
Columbus Community Hospital Gross charge $3,370 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $272far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $272 – $2,568 Cash $3,202 Payers 2	Rest of Texas	$272far below the state median	—	$272 – $2,568	$3,202	2
South Texas Spine Surgical Hospital Gross charge $2,948 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $286far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $853 Cash $2,948 Payers 6	San Antonio	$286far below the state median	—	$239 – $853	$2,948	6
Texas Surgical Hospital Gross charge $2,948 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $286far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $853 Cash $2,948 Payers 6	Dallas–Fort Worth	$286far below the state median	—	$239 – $853	$2,948	6
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $290far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $211 – $1,365 Cash — Payers 7	Austin	$290far below the state median	—	$211 – $1,365	—	7
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $290far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $211 – $1,365 Cash — Payers 7	Rest of Texas	$290far below the state median	—	$211 – $1,365	—	7
William P Clements Jr University Hospital Gross charge $2,846 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $291far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $162 – $1,318 Cash $1,423 Payers 16	Dallas–Fort Worth	$291far below the state median	—	$162 – $1,318	$1,423	16
Medical City Lewisville Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $294far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $202 – $929 Cash — Payers 7	Dallas–Fort Worth	$294far below the state median	—	$202 – $929	—	7
Medical City Denton Hospital Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $294far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $202 – $929 Cash — Payers 7	Dallas–Fort Worth	$294far below the state median	—	$202 – $929	—	7
Medical City Plano Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $298far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $208 – $940 Cash — Payers 6	Dallas–Fort Worth	$298far below the state median	—	$208 – $940	—	6
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $300far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $237 – $1,087 Cash — Payers 11	Austin	$300far below the state median	—	$237 – $1,087	—	11
Harlingen Medical Center Gross charge $3,551 Compare Metro Brownsville–Harlingen Median negotiated $310far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $477 Cash $238 Payers 13	Brownsville–Harlingen	$310far below the state median	—	$239 – $477	$238	13
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Gross charge $3,551 Compare Metro Brownsville–Harlingen Median negotiated $310far below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $239 – $477 Cash $238 Payers 13	Brownsville–Harlingen	$310far below the state median	—	$239 – $477	$238	13
Houston Physicians Hospital Gross charge $3,269 Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $347below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $301 – $470 Cash $3,269 Payers 8	Houston Metro	$347below the state median	—	$301 – $470	$3,269	8
Mission Regional Medical Center Gross charge $5,909 Compare Metro McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Median negotiated $369below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $246 – $477 Cash $238 Payers 10	McAllen–Edinburg–Mission	$369below the state median	—	$246 – $477	$238	10
Citizens Medical Center Gross charge $3,161 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $374below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $368 – $900 Cash $1,581 Payers 6	Rest of Texas	$374below the state median	—	$368 – $900	$1,581	6
Methodist Hospital Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	San Antonio	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Hospital Atascosa Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $811 Cash — Payers 4	San Antonio	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $811	—	4
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $907 Cash — Payers 4	San Antonio	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $907	—	4
Methodist Celina Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $907 Cash — Payers 4	San Antonio	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $907	—	4
Methodist Southlake Medical Center Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Campus for Continuing Care Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $375below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $215 – $573 Cash — Payers 4	Dallas–Fort Worth	$375below the state median	—	$215 – $573	—	4
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Corpus Ch Gross charge $6,305 Compare Metro Corpus Christi Median negotiated $402below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $230 – $4,729 Cash $6,305 Payers 20	Corpus Christi	$402below the state median	—	$230 – $4,729	$6,305	20
Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi Gross charge $6,305 Compare Metro Corpus Christi Median negotiated $402below the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $230 – $4,729 Cash $6,305 Payers 20	Corpus Christi	$402below the state median	—	$230 – $4,729	$6,305	20
North Austin Medical Center Gross charge $1,333 Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $700above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $247 – $1,000 Cash $1,333 Payers 26	Austin	$700above the state median	—	$247 – $1,000	$1,333	26
Baylor Scott White Medical Center Marble Falls Gross charge $4,136 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $800above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $234 – $2,001 Cash $3,309 Payers 6	Rest of Texas	$800above the state median	—	$234 – $2,001	$3,309	6
Falls Community Hospital and Clinic Gross charge $4,136 Compare Metro Waco Median negotiated $800above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $234 – $2,001 Cash $3,309 Payers 6	Waco	$800above the state median	—	$234 – $2,001	$3,309	6
Freestone Medical Center Gross charge $5,905 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $830above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $491 – $2,479 Cash $4,134 Payers 5	Rest of Texas	$830above the state median	—	$491 – $2,479	$4,134	5
Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $855above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $1,549 Cash — Payers 7	Austin	$855above the state median	—	$213 – $1,549	—	7
Dell Children S Medical Center Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $855above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $213 – $1,549 Cash — Payers 7	Austin	$855above the state median	—	$213 – $1,549	—	7
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills Gross charge $1,629 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $904above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $245 – $1,752 Cash $538 Payers 27	San Antonio	$904above the state median	—	$245 – $1,752	$538	27
Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Gross charge $3,228 Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $937above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $1,605 Cash $3,228 Payers 7	Houston Metro	$937above the state median	—	$203 – $1,605	$3,228	7
Coon Memorial Hospital Gross charge $1,519 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $953above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $902 – $1,005 Cash $1,519 Payers 2	Rest of Texas	$953above the state median	—	$902 – $1,005	$1,519	2
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center Gross charge $2,814 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $1,034above the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $363 – $1,342 Cash $844 Payers 4	Rest of Texas	$1,034above the state median	—	$363 – $1,342	$844	4
Christus Southeast Texas Saint Elizabeth Gross charge $5,131 Compare Metro Beaumont–Port Arthur Median negotiated $1,228more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $256 – $2,243 Cash $1,693 Payers 28	Beaumont–Port Arthur	$1,228more than twice the state median	—	$256 – $2,243	$1,693	28
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Gross charge $5,131 Compare Metro Beaumont–Port Arthur Median negotiated $1,228more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $256 – $2,243 Cash $1,693 Payers 28	Beaumont–Port Arthur	$1,228more than twice the state median	—	$256 – $2,243	$1,693	28
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho Gross charge $3,239 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $1,257more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $480 – $2,105 Cash $1,620 Payers 7	Rest of Texas	$1,257more than twice the state median	—	$480 – $2,105	$1,620	7
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood Gross charge $19,475 Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $1,605more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $8,764 Cash $19,475 Payers 19	Houston Metro	$1,605more than twice the state median	—	$203 – $8,764	$19,475	19
Baylor Scott White Medical Center Sunnyvale Gross charge $2,980 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,846more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,303 – $2,479 Cash $1,788 Payers 1	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,846more than twice the state median	—	$1,303 – $2,479	$1,788	1
Baylor Scott White Surgical Hospital at Sherman Gross charge $2,839 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $1,846more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,303 – $2,321 Cash $1,703 Payers 2	Rest of Texas	$1,846more than twice the state median	—	$1,303 – $2,321	$1,703	2
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,933more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $716 – $2,983 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,933more than twice the state median	—	$716 – $2,983	$2,394	15
Texas Health Heart Vascular Hospital Arlington Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,933more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $827 – $2,983 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,933more than twice the state median	—	$827 – $2,983	$2,394	14
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst Euless Bedford Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,933more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $716 – $2,983 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,933more than twice the state median	—	$716 – $2,983	$2,394	15
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics Surgery Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $869 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$869 – $2,988	$2,394	15
Texas Health Denton Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $2,988	$2,394	14
Texas Health Flower Mound Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $869 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$869 – $2,988	$2,394	14
Texas Health Kaufman Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $865 – $3,438 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$865 – $3,438	$2,394	15
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $3,336 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $3,336	$2,394	15
Texas Health Azle Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $865 – $3,336 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$865 – $3,336	$2,394	14
Texas Health Frisco Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $2,988	$2,394	15
Texas Health Plano Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $2,988	$2,394	15
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $869 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$869 – $2,988	$2,394	14
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 15	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $2,988	$2,394	15
Texas Health Cleburne Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $865 – $3,438 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$865 – $3,438	$2,394	14
Texas Health Alliance Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $1,953more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $808 – $2,988 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$1,953more than twice the state median	—	$808 – $2,988	$2,394	14
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $1,973more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $874 – $3,472 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Rest of Texas	$1,973more than twice the state median	—	$874 – $3,472	$2,394	14
Peterson Regional Medical Center Gross charge $4,800 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $1,978more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $233 – $3,840 Cash $3,360 Payers 4	Rest of Texas	$1,978more than twice the state median	—	$233 – $3,840	$3,360	4
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $2,013more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $932 – $3,249 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$2,013more than twice the state median	—	$932 – $3,249	$2,394	14
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $2,013more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $932 – $3,249 Cash $2,394 Payers 14	Dallas–Fort Worth	$2,013more than twice the state median	—	$932 – $3,249	$2,394	14
Limestone Medical Center Gross charge $3,949 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $2,441more than twice the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,145 – $2,962 Cash $2,369 Payers 6	Rest of Texas	$2,441more than twice the state median	—	$1,145 – $2,962	$2,369	6
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood Gross charge $3,463 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $2,770more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,441 – $2,943 Cash $3,463 Payers 6	Rest of Texas	$2,770more than five times the state median	—	$2,441 – $2,943	$3,463	6
Shannon Medical Center Gross charge $6,371 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $2,782more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $567 – $4,205 Cash $3,186 Payers 17	Rest of Texas	$2,782more than five times the state median	—	$567 – $4,205	$3,186	17
River Crest Hospital Gross charge $6,371 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $2,782more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $567 – $4,205 Cash $3,186 Payers 17	Rest of Texas	$2,782more than five times the state median	—	$567 – $4,205	$3,186	17
Children S Medical Center Plano Gross charge $4,020 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $2,854more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,025 – $3,015 Cash $3,015 Payers 24	Dallas–Fort Worth	$2,854more than five times the state median	—	$2,025 – $3,015	$3,015	24
Children S Medical Center Dallas Gross charge $4,020 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $2,854more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,025 – $3,015 Cash $3,015 Payers 24	Dallas–Fort Worth	$2,854more than five times the state median	—	$2,025 – $3,015	$3,015	24
Rice Medical Center Gross charge $4,032 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $2,903more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,182 – $3,427 Cash $2,822 Payers 16	Rest of Texas	$2,903more than five times the state median	—	$2,182 – $3,427	$2,822	16
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of El Paso Gross charge $3,945 Compare Metro El Paso Median negotiated $2,959more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,811 – $2,959 Cash $3,945 Payers 6	El Paso	$2,959more than five times the state median	—	$2,811 – $2,959	$3,945	6
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston Heights Gross charge $3,945 Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $2,959more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,811 – $2,959 Cash $3,945 Payers 6	Houston Metro	$2,959more than five times the state median	—	$2,811 – $2,959	$3,945	6
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Gross charge $3,166 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $3,214more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,670 – $5,231 Cash $1,900 Payers 2	Dallas–Fort Worth	$3,214more than five times the state median	—	$1,670 – $5,231	$1,900	2
Baylor Scott White Medical Center Trophy Club Gross charge $2,980 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $3,214more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,610 – $5,231 Cash $1,788 Payers 2	Dallas–Fort Worth	$3,214more than five times the state median	—	$1,610 – $5,231	$1,788	2
North Central Surgical Center Hospital Gross charge $2,980 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $3,214more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,610 – $5,231 Cash $1,788 Payers 2	Dallas–Fort Worth	$3,214more than five times the state median	—	$1,610 – $5,231	$1,788	2
Texas Health Specialty Hospital Fort Worth Gross charge $3,990 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $3,352more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,833 – $3,511 Cash $2,394 Payers 9	Dallas–Fort Worth	$3,352more than five times the state median	—	$2,833 – $3,511	$2,394	9
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Beaumont Gross charge $5,039 Compare Metro Beaumont–Port Arthur Median negotiated $3,779more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $3,779 – $3,905 Cash $5,039 Payers 7	Beaumont–Port Arthur	$3,779more than five times the state median	—	$3,779 – $3,905	$5,039	7
Hendrick Medical Center Gross charge $8,593 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $3,781more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $2,367 – $5,800 Cash $8,593 Payers 10	Rest of Texas	$3,781more than five times the state median	—	$2,367 – $5,800	$8,593	10
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake Gross charge $5,044 Compare Metro Houston Metro Median negotiated $3,783more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $1,870 – $3,909 Cash $5,044 Payers 11	Houston Metro	$3,783more than five times the state median	—	$1,870 – $3,909	$5,044	11
Valley Regional Medical Center Gross charge $21,920 Compare Metro Brownsville–Harlingen Median negotiated $4,603more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $13,152 Cash $21,920 Payers 18	Brownsville–Harlingen	$4,603more than five times the state median	—	$203 – $13,152	$21,920	18
Driscoll Children S Hospital Rio Grande Valley Gross charge $21,920 Compare Metro McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Median negotiated $4,603more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $203 – $13,152 Cash $21,920 Payers 18	McAllen–Edinburg–Mission	$4,603more than five times the state median	—	$203 – $13,152	$21,920	18
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle Gross charge $6,305 Compare Metro Austin Median negotiated $4,886more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $4,729 – $5,438 Cash $6,305 Payers 8	Austin	$4,886more than five times the state median	—	$4,729 – $5,438	$6,305	8
Pam Health Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Medical Center Gross charge $6,557 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $4,918more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $4,918 – $5,410 Cash $6,557 Payers 11	San Antonio	$4,918more than five times the state median	—	$4,918 – $5,410	$6,557	11
Pam Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Medical Cen Gross charge $6,557 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $4,918more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $4,918 – $5,410 Cash $6,557 Payers 11	San Antonio	$4,918more than five times the state median	—	$4,918 – $5,410	$6,557	11
Pam Health Specialty Hospital of San Antonio Gross charge $6,557 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $4,918more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $4,918 – $5,410 Cash $6,557 Payers 11	San Antonio	$4,918more than five times the state median	—	$4,918 – $5,410	$6,557	11
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Texarkana Gross charge $6,658 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $4,994more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $4,827 – $5,327 Cash $6,658 Payers 11	Rest of Texas	$4,994more than five times the state median	—	$4,827 – $5,327	$6,658	11
Pam Health Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital Northeast San Antonio Gross charge $6,707 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $5,030more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,030 – $5,366 Cash $6,707 Payers 10	San Antonio	$5,030more than five times the state median	—	$5,030 – $5,366	$6,707	10
Pam Health Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio Gross charge $6,707 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $5,030more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,030 – $5,366 Cash $6,707 Payers 10	San Antonio	$5,030more than five times the state median	—	$5,030 – $5,366	$6,707	10
Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Allen Gross charge $6,881 Compare Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Median negotiated $5,161more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,161 – $5,591 Cash $6,881 Payers 8	Dallas–Fort Worth	$5,161more than five times the state median	—	$5,161 – $5,591	$6,881	8
Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Victoria Gross charge $7,324 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $5,493more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,493 – $5,951 Cash $7,324 Payers 8	Rest of Texas	$5,493more than five times the state median	—	$5,493 – $5,951	$7,324	8
Warm Springs Specialty Hospital of New Braunfels Gross charge $7,344 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $5,508more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,508 – $5,875 Cash $7,344 Payers 9	San Antonio	$5,508more than five times the state median	—	$5,508 – $5,875	$7,344	9
Pam Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of New Braunfels Gross charge $7,344 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $5,508more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,508 – $5,875 Cash $7,344 Payers 9	San Antonio	$5,508more than five times the state median	—	$5,508 – $5,875	$7,344	9
New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Gross charge $7,344 Compare Metro San Antonio Median negotiated $5,508more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,508 – $5,875 Cash $7,344 Payers 9	San Antonio	$5,508more than five times the state median	—	$5,508 – $5,875	$7,344	9
Pam Health Specialty Hospital of Victoria North Gross charge $7,352 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated $5,514more than five times the state median Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th $5,404 – $5,881 Cash $7,352 Payers 14	Rest of Texas	$5,514more than five times the state median	—	$5,404 – $5,881	$7,352	14
United Regional Health Care System Gross charge $3,164 Compare Metro Rest of Texas Median negotiated — Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th — Cash $3,005 Payers —	Rest of Texas	—	—	—	$3,005	—
Altus Lumberton Hospital Gross charge $8,385 Compare Metro Beaumont–Port Arthur Median negotiated — Your carrier's rate — 25th–75th — Cash — Payers —	Beaumont–Port Arthur	—	—	—	—	—

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What to do next

Ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate — under the federal No Surprises Act, hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written estimate for scheduled care. If you're insured, ask your insurer for your expected cost-sharing in advance, confirm the hospital is in-network, and bring your insurance card.

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Common questions

Short answers, derived from the data on this page. See the full FAQ for site-wide questions.

How much does MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast cost in Texas?

Across 132 Texas hospitals that publish a commercial negotiated rate, the median is $551. The middle half of hospitals fall between $239 and $1,987 — the 25th-to-75th percentile of per-hospital medians.

Is the doctor's fee included in these prices?

Usually not. These rates are the hospital's facility charge — the room, equipment, and hospital staff. The physician who treats you or reads your results often bills separately for their professional fee. Ask the practice whether professional fees are billed separately before you schedule.

Does insurance change what I'd pay?

Yes. The negotiated rate depends on which insurer and plan you have, and what you actually pay depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and whether the hospital is in your network. Texas hospitals publish negotiated rates for MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast under 214 different payer names. Verify coverage with your insurer before scheduling. Choose your insurance carrier above the hospital table to see per-insurer rates.

What's the cash price for MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast if I don't have insurance?

The median discounted cash price across reporting Texas hospitals is $2,394. Hospitals are required to publish any discounted cash price they offer self-pay patients — often less than the gross "chargemaster" charge but typically more than the lowest negotiated rate — the per-hospital table on this page shows the full spread.

Is this a price quote?

No. These are rates hospitals have published under the federal price-transparency rule — they show what insurers have negotiated, not what you will be billed. Your bill depends on your plan, deductible, in-network status, and clinical circumstances. Verify the price with the hospital and confirm coverage with your insurer before scheduling.

What are my rights if the bill doesn't match?

If you're uninsured or paying cash, the federal No Surprises Act gives you the right to a written Good Faith Estimate before scheduled care — and if the final bill is at least $400 over that estimate, you can dispute it. Most insured patients are also protected from surprise bills for emergency care and certain out-of-network care at in-network facilities.

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What does CPT 72148 mean?

CPT 72148 is the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for MRI of the Lumbar Spine, Without Contrast. It identifies the procedure for billing and price-disclosure purposes — every hospital's machine-readable file reports rates against this code.

Why is the same scan often cheaper at a freestanding imaging center?

Hospital prices include the facility's overhead — emergency readiness, 24/7 staffing, and regulatory costs that an independent imaging center doesn't carry. The same scan, on comparable equipment, is often substantially cheaper outside a hospital. The prices on this page are hospital prices only; if your doctor agrees an independent center is clinically appropriate for your scan, it's worth pricing both.

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