MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Ascension Seton Southwest
CPT 72148 · Austin, TX
These are Ascension Seton Southwest's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 111 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $235.85, median $2,394.15, highest $22,879.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 8.2 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 9.7 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 12.3 mi | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 15.3 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 15.3 mi | $5,439.00 | $5,439.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 18.4 mi | $2,416.93 | $3,452.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 19.5 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR L SPN CANL WO line 14870768 | both | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| MR L SPN CANL WO mod TC line 14870769 | outpatient | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| MR L SPN CANL WO mod TC line 14870771 | both | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| MR L SPN CANL WO line 14870774 | outpatient | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 15038942 | inpatient | $229.56 – $421.65 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 15038943 | outpatient | $229.56 – $421.65 | ||
| MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE line 15369437 | both | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
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