MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
CPT 72148 · Lawrence, MA
These are Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 1, 2024. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 11.1 mi | $1,381.10 | $1,973.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkland Medical Center Derry, NH | 13.9 mi | $8,431.75 | $8,431.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | 14.7 mi | $876.00 | $876.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 18.1 mi | $1,058.00 | $1,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 18.5 mi | $1,793.40 | $2,562.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Exeter Hospital Inc Exeter, NH | 20.1 mi | $4,751.00 | $4,751.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emerson Hospital - W Concord, MA | 20.6 mi | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 23.2 mi | $2,741.00 | $2,741.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMBAR WO CONTRAST line 11450 | both | $638.00 | $638.00 | $269.43 – $1,670.00 |
| LIMITED LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST mod 52 line 11460 | both | $638.00 | $638.00 | $269.43 – $1,670.00 |
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