MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
CPT 72148 · Walnut Creek, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Medical Center Castro Valley, CA | 10.6 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | 11.1 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | 13.0 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 13.9 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sutter Delta Medical Center Antioch, CA | 14.1 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch, CA | 14.9 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Rose Hospital Hayward, CA | 18.5 mi | $899.96 | $2,999.85 | 2026-02-23 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | 21.3 mi | $5,209.00 | $5,209.00 | 2026-07-22 |
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 SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 7061 | both | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | $323.00 – $1,010.00 |
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