MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Baylor University Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Dallas, TX
These are Baylor University Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 29, 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 Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | 0.7 mi | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | 2026-06-29 |
| Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX | 1.2 mi | $1,788.00 | $2,980.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | 3.7 mi | $1,473.00 | $4,910.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | 4.3 mi | $1,423.00 | $2,846.00 | 2026-03-10 |
| White Rock Medical Center Dallas, TX | 5.2 mi | $4,242.52 | $6,239.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas, TX | 5.2 mi | $2,750.00 | $6,875.00 | 2026-10-16 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX | 5.8 mi | $2,394.15 | $3,990.25 | 2026-04-21 |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas, TX | 7.7 mi | $6,871.61 | $6,871.61 | 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 12176 | outpatient | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | $197.14 – $2,737.52 |
| HC MRI SPINE LUMBAR W/O CONTRA line 589146 | inpatient | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | $1,314.01 – $7,411.00 |
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