MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Chinese Hospital
CPT 72148 · San Francisco, CA
These are Chinese Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus San Francisco, CA | 0.8 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | 1.8 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus Hospital San Francisco, CA | 2.9 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | 8.3 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 10.2 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | 10.4 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 12.6 mi | $4,900.80 | $8,168.00 | 2026-03-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 14.5 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast line 131979 | outpatient | $5,209.00 | $5,209.00 | $260.90 – $9,376.20 |
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.