MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Paoli Hospital
CPT 72148 · Paoli, PA
These are Paoli Hospital'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 21 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $234.00, median $1,790.00, highest $8,657.97. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Hospital Phoenixville, PA | 6.5 mi | $1,217.75 | $4,871.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | 8.0 mi | $1,790.00 | $4,475.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media, PA | 8.9 mi | $1,790.00 | $4,475.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital East Norriton, PA | 9.2 mi | $283.42 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 11.3 mi | $1,790.00 | $4,475.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 13.2 mi | $243.00 | $3,950.55 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 14.1 mi | $2,369.25 | $3,645.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 15.9 mi | $8,657.97 | $8,657.97 | 2025-12-31 |
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 Mri Lumbar Spine W/O Contrst line 10467 | both | $1,790.00 | $4,475.00 | |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye line 97900 | outpatient | $245.13 – $1,516.22 |
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.