MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine), without contrast at Swedish Issaquah
CPT 72148 · Issaquah, WA
These are Swedish Issaquah'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 4 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,057.44, median $1,057.44, highest $1,139.32. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 13.7 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 13.7 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | 31.3 mi | $1,139.32 | $2,191.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 664.6 mi | $4,900.80 | $8,168.00 | 2026-03-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA | 668.0 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland, CA | 672.1 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 684.5 mi | $3,281.60 | $5,860.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Rose Hospital Hayward, CA | 686.0 mi | $4,764.93 | $9,343.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 W/O DYE standard_charge_information[7384] | both | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | |
| HC MRI LUMBAR SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[7384] | outpatient | $518.88 | $1,081.00 | |
| Mri lumbar spine w/o dye standard_charge_information[343565] | outpatient | $277.07 – $1,175.25 |
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.