MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at University Health System
CPT 72148 · San Antonio, TX
These are University Health System's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated October 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | 0.0 mi | $10,716.35 | $10,716.35 | 2026-09-01 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI, LUMBAR SPINE - MRI COMPLETE SPINE WO CONTRAST line 5057 | outpatient | $789.50 | $3,158.00 | $199.14 – $7,895.00 |
| HC MRI, LUMBAR SPINE - MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO CONTRAST line 5070 | outpatient | $789.50 | $3,158.00 | $199.14 – $7,895.00 |
| HC MRI, LUMBAR SPINE - MRI COMPLETE SPINE WO CONTRAST line 369736 | inpatient | $789.50 | $3,158.00 | $1,067.40 – $2,684.30 |
| HC MRI, LUMBAR SPINE - MRI LUMBAR SPINE WO CONTRAST line 369739 | inpatient | $789.50 | $3,158.00 | $1,067.40 – $2,684.30 |
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