MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at St. Joseph's University Medical Center Inc
CPT 72148 · Paterson, NJ
These are St. Joseph's University Medical Center Inc's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 24, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic, NJ | 3.1 mi | $282.00 | $3,572.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ | 5.6 mi | $877.80 | $1,463.00 | 2026-05-06 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | 5.7 mi | $284.66 | $3,887.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ | 6.7 mi | $311.87 | $4,302.00 | 2026-02-12 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | 7.2 mi | $567.66 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains, NJ | 9.3 mi | $322.54 | $9,385.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood, NJ | 9.5 mi | $414.60 | $4,146.00 | 2026-02-02 |
| Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ | 9.9 mi | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | 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 Lumbar Spine W/O C 72148 line 67328 | outpatient | $4,687.00 | $4,687.00 | $283.47 – $4,687.00 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine W/O C 72148 line 17837 | inpatient | $4,687.00 | $4,687.00 | $3,046.55 – $4,687.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 128647 | both | $107.18 – $742.06 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 128648 | both | $55.89 – $127.14 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 128649 | both | $163.07 – $869.22 |
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