MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Griffin, GA
These are Wellstar Spalding Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 22 Georgia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,710.72, median $1,775.67, highest $2,296.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center Jackson, GA | 17.6 mi | $1,775.67 | $4,553.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | 18.3 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital Stockbridge, GA | 19.2 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA | 26.6 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 32.6 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Newton Hospital Covington, GA | 33.5 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Conyers, GA | 33.7 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 33.8 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 20311 | both | $1,775.67 | $4,553.00 | |
| Hc Mri Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast line 20312 | both | $202.80 | $520.00 | |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye line 132941 | outpatient | $239.32 – $912.06 |
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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