MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
CPT 72148 · Newton, MA
These are Newton-Wellesley Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Needham, MA | 2.6 mi | $2,204.00 | $2,204.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 5.4 mi | $449.36 | $998.58 | 2026-03-13 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 7.0 mi | $2,741.00 | $2,741.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA | 7.5 mi | $2,792.25 | $3,723.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 7.9 mi | $3,237.00 | $3,237.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 8.1 mi | $2,467.00 | $2,467.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 8.1 mi | $2,941.00 | $2,941.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 8.3 mi | $3,281.25 | $4,375.00 | 2026-03-27 |
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 L-Spine W/O Cont line 18605 | both | $2,792.25 | $3,723.00 | $225.91 – $2,717.79 |
| MRI L-Spine W/O Cont line 18615 | outpatient | $2,792.25 | $3,723.00 | $230.56 – $1,861.50 |
| MRI L-Spine W/O Cont|REDUCED SERVICES mod 52 line 18623 | both | $2,792.25 | $3,723.00 | $272.70 – $1,168.28 |
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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