MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Hospital for Special Surgery
CPT 72148 · New York, NY
These are Hospital for Special Surgery's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | 0.3 mi | $509.81 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY | 1.7 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | 2.0 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY | 2.0 mi | $1,133.75 | $5,967.13 | 2026-01-01 |
| Harlem Hospital Center New York, NY | 3.2 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ | 3.8 mi | $284.66 | $4,439.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY | 4.7 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center Brooklyn, NY | 4.8 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
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 Spine Lumbar WO Contr standard_charge_information[145416] | both | $2,342.97 | $5,532.00 | $505.00 – $2,268.12 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr,REDUCED SERVICES mod 52 standard_charge_information[8401] | both | $2,184.80 | $4,702.20 | $505.00 – $2,115.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr,R2 mod R2 standard_charge_information[28330] | both | $2,184.80 | $2,489.40 | $505.00 – $2,115.00 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr,R1 mod R1 standard_charge_information[126140] | both | $2,184.80 | $3,595.80 | $505.00 – $2,115.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE,Facility Rate mod 26 standard_charge_information[145396] | both | $400.00 | $400.00 | $53.19 – $180.15 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE,Office Rate mod 26 standard_charge_information[145397] | both | $400.00 | $400.00 | $53.19 – $180.15 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
Check a bill from this hospital All Hospital for Special Surgery prices