How much does MRI lumbar spine, without contrast cost in Northern Arizona?
CPT 72148 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Northern Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center (Springerville) lowest | Hospital | $1,782cash | 7.4× | — |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Hospital | $1,842cash | 7.6× | hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $2,597cash | 10.7× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner Page Hospital (Page) | Hospital | $2,698cash | 11.2× | — |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center | Hospital | $2,940cash | 12.2× | — |
| Verde Valley Medical Center (Cottonwood) | Hospital | $3,330cash | 13.8× | — |
| Little Colorado Medical Center (Winslow) | Hospital | $3,578cash | 14.8× | — |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) | Hospital | $5,386cash | 22.3× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 72148 cost in Northern Arizona?
For MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in Northern Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $2,819, with hospitals ranging from $2,030 to $3,516 across 8 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $242, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MRI lumbar spine, without contrast cost in Northern Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in Northern Arizona is around $2,819, with hospital prices ranging from $2,030 to $3,516 across 8 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 72148?
Medicare pays about $242 for MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of MRI lumbar spine, without contrast?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.