MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Children's Hospital of Orange County
CPT 72148 · Orange, CA
These are Children's Hospital of Orange County's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 19, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 3.5 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Foothill Regional Medical Center Tustin, CA | 4.8 mi | $5,328.92 | $5,328.92 | 2026-03-18 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | 6.9 mi | $7,633.00 | $7,633.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 8.1 mi | $5,753.76 | $11,987.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 10.3 mi | $305.00 | $6,398.88 | 2026-09-01 |
| Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA | 14.4 mi | $3,370.50 | $3,370.50 | 2026-02-04 |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA | 16.8 mi | $7,633.00 | $7,633.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 17.2 mi | $2,634.24 | $5,488.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast line 46333 | outpatient | $5,848.00 | $5,848.00 | $186.00 – $5,848.00 |
| MR Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast line 46332 | inpatient | $5,848.00 | $5,848.00 | $2,631.60 – $5,848.00 |
| MR Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast line 46334 | outpatient | $5,848.00 | $5,848.00 | $306.88 – $306.88 |
| LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 52745 | inpatient | $4,519.00 | $4,519.00 | $2,033.55 – $4,519.00 |
| LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 52746 | outpatient | $4,519.00 | $4,519.00 | $186.00 – $4,519.00 |
| LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 52747 | outpatient | $4,519.00 | $4,519.00 | $306.88 – $306.88 |
| MR Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast line 68066 | outpatient | $5,848.00 | $5,848.00 | $360.11 – $360.11 |
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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