MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated November 26, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 78 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $305.00, median $3,094.51, highest $13,281.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 3.2 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 7.4 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 8.1 mi | $305.00 | $2,444.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 8.1 mi | $3,195.97 | $4,916.87 | 2025-11-26 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 8.5 mi | $305.00 | $4,181.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.9 mi | $4,137.00 | $4,137.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 10.5 mi | $3,370.50 | $3,370.50 | 2026-02-04 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 72148 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET Scan standard_charge_information[59849] | outpatient | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | $320.52 – $4,883.64 |
| HB MRI L-SPINE WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[82165] | inpatient | $6,686.08 | $10,286.28 | |
| HB MRI L-SPINE WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[82165] | inpatient | $6,686.08 | $10,286.28 | $300.99 – $14,761.00 |
| HB MRI L-SPINE WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[82165] | outpatient | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | |
| HB MRI L-SPINE WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[82165] | outpatient | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | $300.99 – $14,761.00 |
| MAGNETIC RESONANCE (EG, PROTON) IMAGING, SPINAL CANAL AND CONTENTS, LUMBAR; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL standard_charge_information[91579] | outpatient | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | $320.52 – $4,883.64 |
| MRI/MRA standard_charge_information[94633] | outpatient | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | $320.52 – $4,883.64 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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