MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
CPT 72148 · Dekalb, IL
These are Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital'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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley West Community Hospital Sandwich, IL | 18.6 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 21.6 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | 25.1 mi | $1,790.00 | $3,580.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 31.2 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL | 35.0 mi | $1,425.00 | $2,850.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 38.1 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | 38.4 mi | $1,505.00 | $3,010.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 40.4 mi | $1,263.87 | $5,253.00 | 2026-06-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Dye standard_charge_information[19419] | outpatient | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | $1,003.21 – $5,482.00 |
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