MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Emerson Hospital -
CPT 72148 · W Concord, MA
These are Emerson Hospital -'s own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 18, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 21 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $449.36, median $2,204.00, highest $6,654.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 10.6 mi | $2,792.25 | $3,723.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 11.2 mi | $1,058.00 | $1,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 12.9 mi | $1,381.10 | $1,973.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 13.0 mi | $2,741.00 | $2,741.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Needham, MA | 13.2 mi | $2,204.00 | $2,204.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 13.3 mi | $449.36 | $998.58 | 2026-03-13 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 15.1 mi | $2,467.00 | $2,467.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 15.5 mi | $3,237.00 | $3,237.00 | 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 LUMBAR SACRUM WO CONTRAST line 22330 | outpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $557.75 – $2,407.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SACRUM WO CONTRAST line 22329 | inpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $2,202.41 – $2,202.41 |
| MRI LUMBAR SACRUM WO CONTRAST line 22331 | outpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $280.23 – $287.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SACRUM WO CONTRAST line 22332 | outpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $236.53 – $236.53 |
| MRI LUMBAR LMTD line 22907 | inpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $2,202.41 – $2,202.41 |
| MRI LUMBAR LMTD line 22908 | outpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $557.75 – $2,407.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR LMTD line 22909 | outpatient | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $280.23 – $287.00 |
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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