MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at McLaren Port Huron
CPT 72148 · Port Huron, MI
These are McLaren Port Huron'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.
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 w/o Contrast line 12131 | both | $1,175.90 | $2,351.80 | $132.22 – $1,763.85 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 10026 | both | $1,134.29 | $2,268.57 | $132.22 – $1,152.43 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar w/o Contrast - Report mod 26 line 101610 | outpatient | $97.90 | $195.70 | $44.52 – $128.00 |
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