MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Childrens Medical Center Plano
CPT 72148 · Plano, TX
These are Childrens Medical Center Plano's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated an undated file. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Plano, TX | 3.0 mi | $2,394.15 | $3,990.25 | 2026-04-21 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano Plano, TX | 3.0 mi | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | 2026-06-29 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan Plano, TX | 3.0 mi | $2,394.15 | $3,990.25 | 2026-04-21 |
| Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano Plano, TX | 3.0 mi | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | 2026-06-29 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco Frisco, TX | 3.4 mi | $2,198.56 | $3,664.26 | 2026-09-29 |
| Medical City Plano Plano, TX | 5.6 mi | $9,624.08 | $9,624.08 | 2026-09-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial Frisco, TX | 6.4 mi | $2,190.02 | $3,650.03 | 2026-06-29 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Allen, TX | 7.2 mi | $2,394.15 | $3,990.25 | 2026-04-21 |
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, Lumbar Spine line 12717 | outpatient | $3,015.00 | $4,020.00 | $197.14 – $3,899.40 |
| MRI, Lumbar Spine line 8282 | inpatient | $3,015.00 | $4,020.00 | $1,487.40 – $3,899.40 |
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