MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes
CPT 72148 · Denver, CO
These are HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 1.0 mi | $1,380.40 | $1,972.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 2.7 mi | $1,466.10 | $4,188.84 | 2026-04-30 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 2.9 mi | $13,485.00 | $13,485.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 6.0 mi | $17,197.07 | $17,197.07 | 2026-09-01 |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | 7.2 mi | $2,576.70 | $7,362.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 7.2 mi | $2,773.55 | $4,267.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 7.4 mi | $10,108.98 | $10,108.98 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 8.5 mi | $13,602.48 | $13,602.48 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[193818] | outpatient | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | $391.22 – $517.79 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[6254] | outpatient | $311.66 – $649.51 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[9967] | outpatient | $165.65 – $345.22 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[53589] | outpatient | $391.22 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[91689] | outpatient | $477.31 – $994.73 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[257674] | outpatient | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | $377.05 – $2,447.00 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[312920] | outpatient | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | $2,051.13 – $12,144.83 |
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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