MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 72148 · Charlotte, NC
These are Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 4, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 9 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,271.43, median $2,013.08, highest $2,013.08. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-05 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $1,271.43 | $4,709.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 41.6 mi | $1,961.00 | $3,922.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 45.3 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA | 189.2 mi | $1,710.72 | $5,702.40 | 2026-07-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 35244 | outpatient | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | $764.97 – $4,026.15 |
| HC MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 202994 | inpatient | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | $1,248.11 – $3,543.01 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 1108540 | both | $111.56 – $1,294.92 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 2424390 | both | $61.82 – $68.83 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 2424391 | both | $177.11 – $411.31 |
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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