MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at St. Alexius Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Hoffman Estates, IL
These are St. Alexius 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 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 Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,425.00 | $2,850.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | 10.0 mi | $1,790.00 | $3,580.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 12.4 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL | 13.9 mi | $4,705.00 | $4,705.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL | 14.2 mi | $1,700.00 | $3,400.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL | 16.6 mi | $783.37 | $4,123.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 16.6 mi | $3,837.40 | $5,482.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | 17.2 mi | $1,505.00 | $3,010.00 | 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 LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 303365 | outpatient | $239.37 – $445.99 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 303364 | inpatient | $239.37 – $445.99 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 442423 | inpatient | $317.63 – $1,973.70 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 442427 | outpatient | $317.63 – $1,973.70 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 478918 | both | $317.63 – $1,973.70 |
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