MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at The University Hospital
CPT 72148 · Newark, NJ
These are The University Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ | 2.1 mi | $594.48 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | 4.2 mi | $567.66 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ | 5.3 mi | $311.87 | $4,302.00 | 2026-02-12 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ | 7.7 mi | $604.76 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ | 8.0 mi | $593.06 | $2,854.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic, NJ | 8.9 mi | $282.00 | $3,572.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ | 9.1 mi | $322.54 | $4,390.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ | 9.7 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 SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 39602 | both | $319.78 | $1,475.29 | $278.07 – $1,401.53 |
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