MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Melrosewakefield Healthcare
CPT 72148 · Melrose, MA
These are Melrosewakefield Healthcare'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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 4.4 mi | $1,058.00 | $1,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | 6.4 mi | $3,281.25 | $4,375.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston, MA | 6.4 mi | $6,654.80 | $6,654.80 | 2026-03-17 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 6.5 mi | $2,741.00 | $2,741.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 6.8 mi | $2,467.00 | $2,467.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 7.3 mi | $1,141.70 | $1,631.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 7.8 mi | $3,237.00 | $3,237.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 8.2 mi | $1,815.30 | $4,034.00 | 2026-03-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr line 8711 | both | $1,793.40 | $2,562.00 | $115.28 – $2,562.00 |
| HC MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr|REDUCED SERVICES mod 52 line 8712 | both | $896.70 | $1,281.00 | $115.28 – $2,562.00 |
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