MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Seattle Children's Hospital
CPT 72148 · Seattle, WA
These are Seattle Children's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 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 13 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $979.00, median $1,971.40, highest $5,308.70. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $1,098.03 | $2,153.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 4.7 mi | $979.00 | $1,958.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 14.6 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 14.7 mi | $2,088.46 | $6,839.41 | 2026-02-28 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | 23.6 mi | $1,139.32 | $2,191.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 24.5 mi | $2,146.37 | $6,839.41 | 2026-02-28 |
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 Myelogram line 16190 | both | $5,308.70 | $5,308.70 | $1,337.79 – $5,096.35 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine Limited line 10513 | outpatient | $1,308.10 | $1,308.10 | $329.64 – $1,255.78 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast - Component line 11911 | outpatient | $3,310.10 | $3,310.10 | $834.15 – $3,177.70 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast line 11917 | outpatient | $4,939.80 | $4,939.80 | $1,244.83 – $4,742.21 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast - Haste line 13966 | outpatient | $1,125.20 | $1,125.20 | $283.55 – $1,080.19 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast - Ltd line 14683 | both | $2,812.20 | $2,812.20 | $708.67 – $2,699.71 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar W/O Contrast - Ltd - Component line 15052 | outpatient | $3,235.90 | $3,235.90 | $815.45 – $3,106.46 |
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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