MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Valley Presbyterian Hospital
CPT 72148 · Van Nuys, CA
These are Valley Presbyterian Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 9, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 1.4 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 3.9 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 4.4 mi | $305.00 | $4,181.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,425.91 | $8,695.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,714.00 | $2,714.00 | |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,238.25 | $6,395.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,496.00 | $4,800.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 9.9 mi | $6,504.98 | $6,504.98 | 2026-03-18 |
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 CONTRAST line 34243 | outpatient | $4,137.00 | $4,137.00 | $300.74 – $3,723.30 |
| MRI-L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 10042 | inpatient | $4,137.00 | $4,137.00 | $791.00 – $14,779.00 |
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