MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Palmetto General Hospital
CPT 72148 · Hialeah, FL
These are Palmetto General 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.
Across 26 Florida hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $245.00, median $2,511.00, highest $5,313.60. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | 2.6 mi | $3,699.50 | $5,285.00 | 2026-01-30 |
| Hialeah Hospital Hialeah, FL | 4.3 mi | $245.18 | $7,023.96 | 2026-09-01 |
| North Shore Medical Center Miami, FL | 8.2 mi | $245.18 | $11,128.90 | 2026-09-16 |
| Coral Gables Hospital Coral Gables, FL | 10.4 mi | $245.18 | $5,117.55 | 2026-08-31 |
| Jackson Health System Miami, FL | 10.7 mi | $245.00 | $2,939.00 | 2026-10-23 |
| Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, FL | 12.5 mi | $3,775.20 | $5,808.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc Miami Beach, FL | 13.2 mi | $5,313.60 | $5,313.60 | 2026-03-13 |
| South Miami Hospital Miami, FL | 13.4 mi | $3,775.20 | $5,808.00 | 2026-03-30 |
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 SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTR line 22277 | outpatient | $245.18 | $10,360.45 | $171.63 – $666.65 |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTR line 22278 | inpatient | $10,360.45 | $5,180.23 – $7,770.34 | |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTR line 22279 | outpatient | $10,360.45 | $200.62 – $10,360.45 | |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTR line 22280 | outpatient | $10,360.45 | $165.81 – $170.78 |
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