MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Los Angeles General Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Los Angeles General Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 2.1 mi | $3,370.50 | $3,370.50 | 2026-02-04 |
| Los Angeles Community Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 2.1 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
| Community Hospital of Huntington Park Huntington Park, CA | 4.9 mi | $3,370.50 | $3,370.50 | 2026-02-04 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 7.4 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 9.3 mi | $5,143.15 | $7,912.54 | 2025-11-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 10.6 mi | $305.00 | $2,444.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 10.8 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 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 L-SPINE WO CON" line 14822 | outpatient | $2,683.00 | $2,683.00 – $2,683.00 | |
| "MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE" line 41115 | outpatient | $266.80 – $408.20 | ||
| "MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE" line 52595 | outpatient | $283.71 – $510.68 | ||
| "MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE" mod 26 line 62360 | outpatient | $72.30 – $123.37 |
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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