MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Jackson, GA
These are Wellstar Sylvan Grove 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 Spalding Medical Center Griffin, GA | 17.6 mi | $1,775.67 | $4,553.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Newton Hospital Covington, GA | 22.1 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital Stockbridge, GA | 22.1 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Conyers, GA | 29.3 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 31.6 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | 32.4 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA | 37.3 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
| Piedmont Eastside Medical Center Snellville, GA | 39.2 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
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 18387 | both | $1,775.67 | $4,553.00 | |
| Hc Mri Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast line 18388 | both | $202.80 | $520.00 | |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye line 89359 | outpatient | $342.35 – $876.29 |
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