MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Northwest Health - Porter
CPT 72148 · Valparaiso, IN
These are Northwest Health - Porter'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 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 | 13.2 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN | 17.2 mi | $1,246.14 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 20.6 mi | $3,922.80 | $5,604.00 | 2026-08-18 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 26.3 mi | $1,304.10 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $1,028.79 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 26.8 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc Rensselaer, IN | 33.1 mi | $703.11 | $1,964.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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 WO line 151323 | outpatient | $1,596.51 | $5,913.00 | $222.22 – $4,966.92 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar WO line 151322 | inpatient | $2,128.68 | $5,913.00 | $1,419.12 – $4,966.92 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar WO line 151324 | outpatient | $1,596.51 | $5,913.00 | $223.56 – $1,028.83 |
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