MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Saint Joseph Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Joliet, IL
These are Saint Joseph Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 5 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $582.60, median $1,181.40, highest $5,623.50. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago, IL | 30.6 mi | $5,623.50 | $5,623.50 | 2026-03-18 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | 35.3 mi | $924.82 | $2,499.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 36.5 mi | $1,181.40 | $3,580.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 40.3 mi | $1,341.96 | $2,532.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Township, MI | 247.4 mi | $4,890.75 | $6,521.00 | 2026-05-20 |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | 260.6 mi | $7,777.50 | $10,370.00 | 2026-04-08 |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | 266.2 mi | $4,285.50 | $5,714.00 | 2026-09-02 |
| Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit, MI | 266.2 mi | $3,935.25 | $5,247.00 | 2026-04-07 |
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 LUMBAR SPINE WO/C line 3964107 | outpatient | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C mod 26 line 3964112 | both | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C line 3964113 | both | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C mod TC line 3964114 | both | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C mod 26 line 3964118 | outpatient | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C mod TC line 3964120 | outpatient | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO/C mod AS line 3964185 | both | $582.60 | $971.00 | $35.16 – $700.00 |
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.
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