MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Holy Cross Hospital
CPT 72148 · Chicago, IL
These are Holy Cross Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,210.00 | $2,420.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.4 mi | $3,098.13 | $4,425.90 | 2026-09-22 |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.6 mi | $5,558.00 | $5,558.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,801.20 | $6,004.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL | 7.5 mi | $302.84 | $597.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 8.8 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 8.9 mi | $550.66 | $1,966.65 | 2026-09-29 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,650.00 | $3,300.00 | 2025-11-04 |
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 scan of lower spinal canal without contrast line 507368 | outpatient | $3,098.13 | $4,425.90 | $374.86 – $12,392.52 |
| MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast mod 52 line 511022 | outpatient | $3,098.13 | $4,425.90 | $374.86 – $12,392.52 |
| MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast line 545618 | outpatient | $170.05 | $242.93 | $109.32 – $680.20 |
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