MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Karmanos Cancer Center
CPT 72148 · Detroit, MI
These are Karmanos Cancer Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 19 Michigan hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $328.08, median $1,545.95, highest $7,777.50. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $4,285.50 | $5,714.00 | 2026-09-02 |
| Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $3,935.25 | $5,247.00 | 2026-04-07 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan Detroit, MI | 0.0 mi | $5,015.25 | $6,687.00 | 2026-04-06 |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit, MI | 2.1 mi | $328.08 | $2,834.00 | 2026-06-28 |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | 8.8 mi | $7,777.50 | $10,370.00 | 2026-04-08 |
| Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Detroit, MI | 10.0 mi | $983.92 | $1,757.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi Southfield, MI | 11.7 mi | $1,347.36 | $2,406.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Surgeons Choice Medical Center Southfield, MI | 11.7 mi | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | 2026-05-08 |
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 SPINE W/O CON line 24562 | both | $2,269.65 | $4,539.30 | $132.22 – $3,404.48 |
| MRI SPINAL LUMBAR /O CONT line 15805 | both | $514.75 | $1,029.50 | $132.22 – $772.13 |
| MRI-LUMBAR SPINE (W/O CON line 25451 | both | $2,269.65 | $4,539.30 | $132.22 – $3,404.48 |
| MRI-LUMBAR SPINE (W/O CON line 38407 | both | $2,003.85 | $4,007.70 | $132.22 – $3,005.77 |
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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