MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital
CPT 72148 · Aurora, CO
These are The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $2,576.70 | $7,362.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $2,773.55 | $4,267.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.8 mi | $13,485.00 | $13,485.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.5 mi | $1,380.40 | $1,972.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.4 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 7.8 mi | $17,197.07 | $17,197.07 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 10.0 mi | $1,466.10 | $4,188.84 | 2026-04-30 |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center Lone Tree, CO | 11.9 mi | $19,472.20 | $19,472.20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[106976] | outpatient | $10,108.98 | $10,108.98 | $1,536.56 – $9,098.08 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[241] | outpatient | $391.22 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[9489] | outpatient | $471.29 – $994.73 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[42995] | outpatient | $377.05 – $2,447.00 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[48661] | outpatient | $307.73 – $649.51 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[60067] | outpatient | $163.56 – $345.22 | ||
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[230602] | outpatient | $9,512.51 | $9,512.51 | $1,445.90 – $8,561.26 |
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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