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MRI of lumbar spine without contrast at Hospital for Special Surgery: listed price

Listed price$2,342.97
Price typeDiscounted cash price
Billing code checkedCPT 72148
Prices checked2026-07-16
Content reviewed2026-07-16

HSS lists $2,342.97 as a discounted cash price for an MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast under billing code 72148. Use the official hospital path below to confirm the service, price, and what the estimate includes.

Price found at HSS

Hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery
Address
535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Matched source row
MRI Spine Lumbar WO Contr
Source setting
both
Billing class
facility
Modifier
None listed
Price type
Discounted cash price

A discounted cash price may depend on self-pay eligibility, paying promptly, or other hospital rules. Ask the hospital to confirm that you qualify before relying on it.

How this price compares in Manhattan

Among 4 Manhattan hospitals with the same price type for this code, the range found was $509.81–$5,353. HSS's $2,342.97 falls within this comparable Manhattan range.

Listed price at HSS
$2,342.97
Comparable Manhattan range
$509.81–$5,353
Hospitals with the same price type
4
Hospitals with any listed price
6
Price type compared
Discounted cash price
Compare all Manhattan hospitals for this serviceReview every available price type and estimate path for billing code 72148

Why check HSS

Hospital for Special Surgery may make sense when the scan is part of orthopedic or spine specialty care already being coordinated there.

Compare the displayed amount with the official estimate and your insurance information before choosing HSS.

How to get an estimate or confirm the service

Main hospital phone:
(212) 606-1000
Estimate tool:
MyHSS estimate portal

  1. Confirm that the order and estimate use billing code 72148.
  2. Ask whether the displayed price type applies to how you plan to pay.
  3. Request a written estimate that identifies any separate facility, clinician, or interpretation charges.

What billing code 72148 covers

Billing code 72148 is used here for an MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast. Adding contrast, anesthesia, or another spine region can change the code and total price.

  • Confirm that the order is for the lumbar spine and does not include contrast.
  • Ask whether sedation, anesthesia, or special implant review would create additional charges.
  • Ask whether the listed amount covers the facility portion only and whether radiology interpretation is separate.

Questions to ask before scheduling

  • Will the hospital bill this MRI under code 72148?
  • Does the order specify lumbar spine without contrast?
  • Would sedation, anesthesia, or implant review add another charge?
  • Will a radiologist or another clinician send a separate bill?
  • Can I receive a written estimate before scheduling?

Frequently asked questions

What does CPT 72148 cover in this comparison?

This comparison targets an MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast. Confirm the code on the order before using the listed prices.

Does this comparison include contrast?

No. A contrast study or a combined without-and-with-contrast study can use a different code and price.

Is the radiologist's reading included?

The hospital file does not guarantee that interpretation is included. Ask the hospital whether a radiologist will bill separately.

How do I check an insured price?

Use the hospital's official estimate path and provide the billing code and insurance information. The listed cash price is not a prediction of insured cost.

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