MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Elizabeth, NJ
These are Trinitas Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 4, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 New Jersey hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $368.16, median $592.48, highest $678.39. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI L-Spine W/O Con standard_charge_information[49604] | outpatient | $535.69 | $2,854.00 | $101.97 – $1,819.99 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[73077] | outpatient | $312.92 – $436.00 |
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