MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Flushing Hospital Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Flushing, NY
These are Flushing Hospital Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 25, 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 80 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $243.77, median $937.71, highest $7,522.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hospital Center Jamaica, NY | 2.9 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY | 3.1 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica, NY | 3.6 mi | $992.00 | $992.00 | 2026-03-25 |
| Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY | 6.7 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY | 7.2 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center Brooklyn, NY | 7.2 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | 7.2 mi | $509.81 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | 7.3 mi | $2,342.97 | $5,532.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 DYE line 9051 | outpatient | $992.00 | $992.00 | $116.15 – $2,507.20 |
| MRI SCAN OF LOWER SPINAL CANAL WITHOUT CONTRAST mod TC line 11818 | outpatient | $992.00 | $992.00 | $266.74 – $2,507.20 |
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