MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Queens Hospital Center
CPT 72148 · Jamaica, NY
These are Queens Hospital Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica, NY | 2.5 mi | $992.00 | $992.00 | 2026-03-25 |
| Flushing Hospital Medical Center Flushing, NY | 2.9 mi | $992.00 | $992.00 | 2026-03-25 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY | 4.8 mi | $286.04 | $819.34 | 2026-09-05 |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center New Hyde Park, NY | 6.3 mi | $509.81 | 2026-03-31 | |
| North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, NY | 7.7 mi | $509.81 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center Brooklyn, NY | 7.9 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY | 8.7 mi | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | 2026-09-05 |
| Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY | 9.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MAGNETIC RESONANCE(EG, PROTON) IMAGING, SPINAL CANAL AND CONT line 1027888 | outpatient | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | ? – $1,787.00 |
| HC MAGNETIC RESONANCE(EG, PROTON) IMAGING, SPINAL CANAL AND CONT line 1027890 | outpatient | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | $247.21 – $1,285.00 |
| HC MAGNETIC RESONANCE(EG, PROTON) IMAGING, SPINAL CANAL AND CONT line 1027911 | outpatient | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | $1,035.57 – $1,354.20 |
| HC MAGNETIC RESONANCE(EG, PROTON) IMAGING, SPINAL CANAL AND CONT line 1027975 | outpatient | $286.04 | $1,593.18 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 1401331 | outpatient | $286.04 | $75.17 – $193.40 | |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 1401337 | outpatient | $286.04 | $144.35 – $634.00 | |
| CHG MRI SPINAL CANAL LUMBAR W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 2220675 | outpatient | $243.77 | $837.00 | $370.50 – $727.00 |
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.
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