MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Palisades Medical Center
CPT 72148 · North Bergen, NJ
These are Palisades 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.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | 3.8 mi | $2,342.97 | $5,532.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | 3.9 mi | $509.81 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY | 4.1 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | 4.2 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY | 4.2 mi | $1,133.75 | $5,967.13 | 2026-01-01 |
| Harlem Hospital Center New York, NY | 4.8 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ | 5.3 mi | $593.06 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | 6.7 mi | $284.66 | $3,887.00 | 2025-12-31 |
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 CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 178987 | outpatient | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | $378.00 – $4,332.00 |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 178990 | outpatient | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | $284.66 – $310.28 |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 178991 | outpatient | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | $759.07 – $4,110.51 |
| MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 178993 | outpatient | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 4968650 | outpatient | $284.66 | $127.76 – $127.76 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 4968651 | outpatient | $284.66 | $250.24 – $559.79 |
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