MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Heights University Hospital
CPT 72148 · Jersey City, NJ
These are Heights University Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 2, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 43 New Jersey hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $264.13, median $467.77, highest $32,281.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ | 1.8 mi | $593.06 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ | 4.6 mi | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | 4.9 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY | 4.9 mi | $1,133.75 | $5,967.13 | 2026-01-01 |
| Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus Brooklyn, NY | 5.2 mi | $7,440.93 | $7,440.93 | 2026-07-27 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | 6.1 mi | $567.66 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | 6.3 mi | $2,342.97 | $5,532.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| The University Hospital Newark, NJ | 6.5 mi | $319.78 | $1,475.29 | 2026-08-13 |
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 SPINAL LUMBAR W/O CONT line 1473 | outpatient | $13,500.00 | $568.20 – $4,050.00 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE line 1782 | outpatient | $13,500.00 | $568.20 – $4,050.00 | |
| MRI SPINAL LUMBAR W/O CONT line 714595 | inpatient | $13,500.00 | $2,025.00 – $2,025.00 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE line 754753 | inpatient | $13,500.00 | $2,025.00 – $2,025.00 |
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