MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
CPT 72148 · O Fallon, IL
These are HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | 12.7 mi | $429.59 | $715.99 | 2026-03-30 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 19.0 mi | $1,407.60 | $2,346.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 19.0 mi | $3,476.40 | $5,794.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 21.1 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital Alton, IL | 26.3 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 26.5 mi | $1,643.20 | $2,528.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 28.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 150014 | both | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | $204.35 – $3,248.00 |
| HC MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST mod UA line 363771 | both | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | $204.35 – $3,248.00 |
| HC MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST mod PO line 363821 | both | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | $204.35 – $3,248.00 |
| HC MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST mod PN line 367421 | both | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | $101.64 – $3,248.00 |
| HC MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST mod 52 line 367471 | both | $2,338.56 | $3,248.00 | $104.57 – $3,248.00 |
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