MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Mercy Hospital Lincoln
CPT 72148 · Troy, MO
These are Mercy Hospital Lincoln's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 10, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,370.20, median $1,532.90, highest $3,476.40. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress West Hospital Ofallon, MO | 22.4 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters, MO | 24.8 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington Washington, MO | 32.3 mi | $1,882.40 | $2,896.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 34.6 mi | $1,974.72 | $2,468.40 | 2026-04-24 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 37.5 mi | $2,141.10 | $3,294.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 37.5 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 40.0 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 43.4 mi | $1,422.60 | $2,371.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 WO Cont line 555174 | outpatient | $2,003.30 | $3,082.00 | $560.00 – $560.00 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine WO Cont line 555175 | outpatient | $2,003.30 | $3,082.00 | $200.33 – $3,082.00 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine WO Cont line 579493 | outpatient | $2,003.30 | $3,082.00 | $288.48 – $317.33 |
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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