MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Methodist Hospital
CPT 72148 · San Antonio, TX
These are Methodist Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System San Antonio, TX | 0.0 mi | $789.50 | $3,158.00 | 2026-10-07 |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | 10.3 mi | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medina Regional Hospital Hondo, TX | 35.4 mi | $2,789.81 | $3,099.78 | 2026-07-29 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa Jourdanton, TX | 52.4 mi | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX | 57.9 mi | $784.44 | $2,179.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 59.3 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 59.5 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 67.7 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
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 L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[431681] | outpatient | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | $535.82 – $10,716.35 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[9139] | outpatient | $197.14 – $197.14 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[12816] | outpatient | $199.14 – $199.14 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[283280] | outpatient | $197.14 – $1,526.00 | ||
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[431689] | outpatient | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | $5,251.01 – $5,251.01 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[431697] | outpatient | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | $7,179.95 – $7,179.95 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[431705] | outpatient | $5,746.37 | $5,746.37 | $287.32 – $5,746.37 |
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.
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