MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge
CPT 72148 · Thornton, CO
These are HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 12 Colorado hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,380.40, median $6,441.26, highest $19,472.20. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 8.5 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 8.6 mi | $1,380.40 | $1,972.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 8.6 mi | $13,485.00 | $13,485.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital Broomfield, CO | 8.7 mi | $2,271.50 | $6,490.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 8.9 mi | $1,466.10 | $4,188.84 | 2026-04-30 |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | 9.8 mi | $2,576.70 | $7,362.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 9.8 mi | $2,773.55 | $4,267.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 12.4 mi | $10,108.98 | $10,108.98 | 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 CONT standard_charge_information[225395] | outpatient | $13,602.48 | $13,602.48 | $350.00 – $12,242.23 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[4331] | outpatient | $459.26 – $994.73 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[8872] | outpatient | $391.22 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[11309] | outpatient | $159.38 – $345.22 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[32132] | outpatient | $299.88 – $649.51 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[112941] | outpatient | $377.05 – $2,447.00 | ||
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[224780] | outpatient | $9,111.74 | $9,111.74 | $350.00 – $8,200.57 |
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.
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