MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
CPT 72148 · Maplewood, MN
These are M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 5, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $547.30, median $759.90, highest $1,386.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN | 5.4 mi | $752.70 | $2,895.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 11.0 mi | $759.90 | $1,895.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 12.4 mi | $547.30 | $1,140.20 | 2026-06-16 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 15.4 mi | $741.49 | $1,407.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 17.2 mi | $547.30 | $1,140.20 | 2026-06-17 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 18.0 mi | $759.90 | $1,895.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | 20.4 mi | $805.38 | $1,895.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 22.0 mi | $741.49 | $1,407.00 | 2026-09-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 59871 | outpatient | $759.90 | $1,895.00 | $227.36 – $1,705.50 |
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 15348 | inpatient | $759.90 | $1,895.00 | $987.30 – $1,705.50 |
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 26386 | inpatient | $759.87 | $1,894.92 | $987.25 – $1,705.43 |
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 77825 | outpatient | $759.87 | $1,894.92 | $227.36 – $1,705.43 |
| AS MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 84720 | both | $64.83 | $103.39 | $60.90 – $798.52 |
| AS MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 84826 | both | $99.07 | $158.00 | $93.06 – $798.52 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 359756 | both | $48.05 – $275.31 |
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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