MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
CPT 72148 · Mooresville, NC
These are Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. 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 University City Charlotte, NC | 19.5 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 21.2 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | 25.4 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-04 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 26.3 mi | $1,961.00 | $3,922.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 30.8 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 51.2 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 60.0 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA | 201.6 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 LUMB SPINE WO CNTRST line 2627 | outpatient | $1,271.43 | $4,709.00 | $413.45 – $3,060.85 |
| MRI Lumb Spine WO Cntrst line 8238 | both | $1,271.43 | $4,709.00 | $1,010.20 – $1,495.86 |
| MRI Lumb Spine WO Cntrst line 8239 | inpatient | $1,271.43 | $4,709.00 | $1,370.32 – $1,624.61 |
| MRI Lumb Spine WO Cntrst line 8240 | outpatient | $1,271.43 | $4,709.00 | $1,010.20 – $1,495.86 |
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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