MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
CPT 72148 · Buda, TX
These are Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 12.2 mi | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 13.2 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 16.1 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 16.1 mi | $5,439.00 | $5,439.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 18.1 mi | $2,416.93 | $3,452.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 22.8 mi | $6,233.00 | $6,233.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI SPINE LUMBAR W/O CONTRA line 14278 | outpatient | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | $197.14 – $2,582.11 |
| HC MRI SPINE LUMBAR W/O CONTRA line 653731 | inpatient | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | $1,893.55 – $2,409.97 |
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