MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Gateway Regional Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Granite City, IL
These are Gateway Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 30, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $254.00, median $1,790.00, highest $5,558.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 8.9 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 11.0 mi | $1,407.60 | $2,346.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 11.0 mi | $3,476.40 | $5,794.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital O Fallon, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | 2026-03-24 |
| Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital Alton, IL | 15.6 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 19.2 mi | $1,974.72 | $2,468.40 | 2026-04-24 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 19.6 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR-LUMB SPINE WO line 3980 | outpatient | $429.59 | $715.99 | $715.99 – $715.99 |
| MR-LUMB SPINE WO line 1514 | inpatient | $429.59 | $715.99 | $715.99 – $715.99 |
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