MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Franciscan Health Crown Point
CPT 72148 · Crown Point, IN
These are Franciscan Health Crown Point'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 9 Indiana hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $703.11, median $1,596.51, highest $3,922.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Medical Center Inc Hobart, IN | 9.0 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 10.6 mi | $1,304.10 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 13.6 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN | 13.6 mi | $1,028.79 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 14.9 mi | $3,922.80 | $5,604.00 | 2026-08-18 |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN | 17.2 mi | $1,596.51 | $5,913.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 18.4 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL | 22.2 mi | $4,535.00 | $4,535.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast line 178918 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $4,830.00 – $4,830.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast|REDUCED SERVICES mod 52 line 178940 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $4,830.00 – $4,830.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast line 594553 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $246.65 – $4,830.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast line 679834 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast line 1172565 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $457.59 – $2,898.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast|REDUCED SERVICES mod 52 line 1172572 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $457.59 – $2,898.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar; W/O Contrast line 1873130 | both | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | $252.44 – $4,830.00 |
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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