MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at St. Josephs Hospital
CPT 72148 · Tampa, FL
These are St. Josephs Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL | 3.1 mi | $1,292.90 | $3,694.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | 9.3 mi | $1,292.90 | $3,694.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mease Countryside Hospital Safety Harbor, FL | 10.7 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL | 16.8 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mease Dunedin Hospital Dunedin, FL | 17.3 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel, FL | 21.5 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital New Port Richey, FL | 23.5 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City, FL | 24.3 mi | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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 line 51771 | outpatient | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | $753.30 – $4,185.00 |
| MRI L SPINE W/O line 23879 | inpatient | $2,511.00 | $4,185.00 | $2,356.15 – $4,185.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 69765 | outpatient | $159.25 – $168.44 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 69766 | outpatient | $154.65 – $160.78 | ||
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye line 69767 | outpatient | $156.98 – $618.71 |
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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