MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Olney, MD
These are Medstar Montgomery Medical Center'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 10 Maryland hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $251.90, median $632.30, highest $1,435.32. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston Hospital Center Reston, VA | 19.3 mi | $7,495.26 | $7,495.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, VA | 20.7 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA | 23.4 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | 23.9 mi | $251.90 | $257.04 | 2026-06-08 |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center Dulles, VA | 24.2 mi | $7,497.38 | $7,497.38 | 2026-09-01 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital Leesburg, VA | 24.5 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Fairfax, VA | 25.1 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | 25.3 mi | $521.24 | $531.88 | 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 SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTRAST line 10032 | outpatient | $1,435.32 | $1,464.61 | $1,435.32 – $1,464.61 |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CON LTD mod 52 line 10071 | outpatient | $854.35 | $871.79 | $854.35 – $871.79 |
| BC-MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CONT line 10133 | outpatient | $1,435.32 | $1,464.61 | $1,435.32 – $1,464.61 |
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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