MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Foothill Regional Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Tustin, CA
These are Foothill Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Orange County Orange, CA | 4.8 mi | $5,848.00 | $5,848.00 | 2026-03-19 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | 7.8 mi | $7,633.00 | $7,633.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA | 12.0 mi | $7,633.00 | $7,633.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,634.24 | $5,488.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 12.6 mi | $5,753.76 | $11,987.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 14.9 mi | $305.00 | $6,398.88 | 2026-09-01 |
| Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA | 19.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI L/SPINE W/O CONT. line 31708 | outpatient | $5,328.92 | $5,328.92 | $8.56 – $4,582.87 |
| MRI L/SPINE W/O CONT. line 3986 | inpatient | $5,328.92 | $5,328.92 | $3,730.24 – $4,582.87 |
| MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING line 17242 | outpatient | $833.82 – $833.85 |
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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