MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at St. David's South Austin Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Austin, TX
These are St. David's South Austin Medical Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 2.3 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | $5,439.00 | $5,439.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 6.3 mi | $2,416.93 | $3,452.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 6.4 mi | $2,065.69 | $3,442.81 | 2026-06-13 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 10.6 mi | $6,233.00 | $6,233.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 11.0 mi | $1,144.35 | $3,178.75 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 12.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material MRI/MRA standard_charge_information[3007] | outpatient | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | $1,911.00 – $3,118.00 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[5369] | outpatient | $203.12 – $203.12 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[17424] | outpatient | $203.12 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[72412] | outpatient | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | $197.14 – $1,088.30 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[116613] | outpatient | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | $5,026.69 – $5,026.69 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material standard_charge_information[228534] | outpatient | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | $203.12 – $517.79 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[302671] | outpatient | $7,458.00 | $7,458.00 | $372.90 – $7,458.00 |
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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