MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Sharp Memorial Hospital
CPT 72148 · San Diego, CA
These are Sharp Memorial Hospital'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,231.90 | $4,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $753.25 | $3,013.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 6.9 mi | $3,111.75 | $4,149.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 7.5 mi | $753.25 | $3,013.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 7.5 mi | $753.25 | $3,013.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 8.8 mi | $3,111.75 | $4,149.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 10.0 mi | $305.00 | $3,660.20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE - MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO CONTRAST line 703941 | outpatient | $3,111.75 | $4,149.00 | ? – $3,319.20 |
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE - MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO CONTRAST line 703940 | inpatient | $3,111.75 | $4,149.00 | $1,232.25 – $3,402.18 |
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