MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at University Hospital S U N y Health Science Center
CPT 72148 · Syracuse, NY
These are University Hospital S U N y Health Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | 0.0 mi | $900.00 | $900.00 | 2026-05-19 |
| Auburn Community Hospital Auburn, NY | 23.1 mi | $1,123.72 | $2,188.46 | 2025-01-19 |
| Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc Rome, NY | 36.0 mi | $2,091.57 | $5,181.00 | 2026-08-11 |
| Geneva General Hospital Geneva, NY | 46.0 mi | $343.26 | $858.13 | 2026-08-27 |
| Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Newark, NY | 49.3 mi | $1,006.36 | $1,548.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic Clifton Springs, NY | 51.6 mi | $956.04 | $1,470.83 | 2026-04-01 |
| Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates Penn Yan, NY | 53.8 mi | $343.26 | $858.13 | 2026-08-27 |
| Schuyler Hospital Montour Falls, NY | 58.6 mi | $1,746.94 | $3,176.25 | 2026-03-27 |
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/Contents,Lumbar;W/O Contrast Material line 71747 | outpatient | $8,841.00 | $286.04 – $7,956.90 | |
| MRI,Spinal Canal/Contents,Lumbar;W/O Contrast Material line 413444 | inpatient | $8,841.00 | $6,807.57 – $7,956.90 |
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