MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la
CPT 72148 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 mi | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | 2025-11-26 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 4.8 mi | $3,195.97 | $4,916.87 | 2025-11-26 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 5.6 mi | $305.00 | $2,444.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 6.3 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 8.9 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 9.7 mi | $305.00 | $4,181.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Community Hospital of Huntington Park Huntington Park, CA | 11.0 mi | $3,370.50 | $3,370.50 | 2026-02-04 |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA | 11.2 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 SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 6713 | both | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | $220.00 – $655.00 |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye mod TC line 6712 | both | $220.00 – $655.00 |
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