MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Palmdale, CA
These are Palmdale Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 31.1 mi | $2,714.00 | $2,714.00 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 33.8 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 34.5 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 35.6 mi | $4,137.00 | $4,137.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 36.8 mi | $2,425.91 | $8,695.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 37.5 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Upland, CA | 39.1 mi | $1,461.00 | $11,666.00 | 2026-04-02 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 39.1 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 W/O CON line 33306 | both | $9,605.00 | $129.01 – $8,644.50 | |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CON LTD mod 52 line 33305 | both | $7,175.00 | $129.01 – $6,457.50 |
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