MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at San Antonio Regional Hospital
CPT 72148 · Upland, CA
These are San Antonio Regional Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA | 3.1 mi | $305.00 | $6,378.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | 7.0 mi | $305.00 | $6,378.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | 15.7 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 17.5 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA | 18.1 mi | $13,281.00 | $13,281.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Community Hospital of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | 19.3 mi | $1,065.87 | $2,726.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 20.2 mi | $5,753.76 | $11,987.00 | 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 scan of lower spinal canal without contrast line 1047090 | outpatient | $1,461.00 | $11,666.00 | $300.74 – $21,436.28 |
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