MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at JFK University Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Edison, NJ
These are JFK University Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. 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.
Every row for CPT 72148 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 204013 | outpatient | $267.78 | $3,887.00 | $625.81 – $3,612.19 |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 204018 | outpatient | $267.78 | $3,887.00 | $267.78 – $281.17 |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 204019 | outpatient | $267.78 | $3,887.00 | |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 204021 | outpatient | $267.78 | $3,887.00 | $378.00 – $4,332.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 6205044 | outpatient | $267.78 | $127.76 – $127.76 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 6205045 | outpatient | $267.78 | $250.24 – $594.31 |
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