MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Portsmouth Regional Hospital
CPT 72148 · Portsmouth, NH
These are Portsmouth Regional Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 4 New Hampshire hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $4,751.00, median $6,314.50, highest $8,431.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Hospital Inc Exeter, NH | 11.0 mi | $4,751.00 | $4,751.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester, NH | 18.3 mi | $5,016.00 | $5,016.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | 18.6 mi | $876.00 | $876.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkland Medical Center Derry, NH | 26.9 mi | $8,431.75 | $8,431.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | 30.3 mi | $638.00 | $638.00 | 2024-08-01 |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 40.2 mi | $1,381.10 | $1,973.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 44.7 mi | $1,793.40 | $2,562.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 46.3 mi | $1,058.00 | $1,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[8661] | outpatient | $7,613.00 | $7,613.00 | $2,754.00 – $3,591.00 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[665] | outpatient | $2,754.00 – $3,591.00 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[16930] | outpatient | $298.10 – $331.23 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[20463] | outpatient | $560.87 – $623.19 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[22915] | outpatient | $858.98 – $954.42 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[23364] | outpatient | $7,613.00 | $7,613.00 | $793.43 – $991.80 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[161429] | outpatient | $7,613.00 | $7,613.00 | $313.66 – $7,232.35 |
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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