MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Sequoia Hospital
CPT 72148 · Redwood City, CA
These are Sequoia Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City, CA | 7.0 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Peninsula Medical Center Burlingame, CA | 11.4 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Rose Hospital Hayward, CA | 16.8 mi | $899.96 | $2,999.85 | 2026-02-23 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 17.6 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont, CA | 18.9 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 21.3 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Eden Medical Center Castro Valley, CA | 24.4 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus Hospital San Francisco, CA | 25.5 mi | $5,217.00 | $5,217.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR L SPINE WO CON standard_charge_information[14211] | outpatient | $3,077.26 | $8,454.00 | $266.80 – $6,932.28 |
| MR L SPINE WO CON standard_charge_information[14210] | inpatient | $3,077.26 | $8,454.00 | $3,635.22 – $6,932.28 |
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.