MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
CPT 72148 · Woodbridge, VA
These are Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 11 Virginia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $835.00, median $1,844.50, highest $7,983.16. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Alexandria, VA | 12.1 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Stafford Hospital, LLC Stafford, VA | 15.2 mi | $1,844.50 | $3,689.00 | 2024-12-30 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA | 15.5 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, VA | 17.1 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Fairfax, VA | 18.6 mi | $835.00 | $1,670.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Clinton, MD | 21.3 mi | $440.38 | $449.37 | 2026-04-01 |
| Reston Hospital Center Reston, VA | 23.6 mi | $7,495.26 | $7,495.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mary Washington Hospital Fredericksburg, VA | 25.4 mi | $1,844.50 | $3,689.00 | 2024-12-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chgr-Mr Lumbar Spine W / O Contrast line 17841 | both | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 | |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye line 90088 | outpatient | $237.46 – $2,223.02 |
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