MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Macneal Hospital
CPT 72148 · Berwyn, IL
These are Macneal Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL | 4.3 mi | $948.29 | $4,123.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,597.73 | $4,699.22 | 2025-03-17 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi | $3,098.13 | $4,425.90 | 2026-09-22 |
| Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL | 6.1 mi | $783.37 | $4,123.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,801.20 | $6,004.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 6.2 mi | $3,098.13 | $4,425.90 | 2026-09-22 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 7.3 mi | $550.66 | $1,966.65 | 2026-09-29 |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,653.25 | $3,306.50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Scan Spine Lumb-WO/Con line 1383832 | outpatient | $4,123.00 | $783.37 – $5,710.36 | |
| MR Scan Spine Lumb-WO/Con line 1383833 | outpatient | $4,123.00 | $43.34 – $1,070.64 | |
| MR Scan Spine Lumb-WO/Con line 1383839 | inpatient | $4,123.00 | $783.37 – $5,710.36 | |
| MR Scan Spine Lumb-WO/Con line 1383848 | outpatient | $4,123.00 | $1,858.00 – $2,105.00 |
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.