MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at National Jewish Health
CPT 72148 · Denver, CO
These are National Jewish Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 | 1.0 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 1.9 mi | $13,485.00 | $13,485.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 3.6 mi | $1,466.10 | $4,188.84 | 2026-04-30 |
| 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 | 6.2 mi | $2,576.70 | $7,362.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 6.2 mi | $2,773.55 | $4,267.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 6.5 mi | $10,108.98 | $10,108.98 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 8.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 276 | both | $1,380.40 | $1,972.00 | $251.70 – $1,650.00 |
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