How much does MRI lumbar spine, without contrast cost in las-vegas?
CPT 72148 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for las-vegas.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,288negotiated | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,409cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,426negotiated | 5.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,426negotiated | 5.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,426negotiated | 5.9× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,426negotiated | 5.9× | — |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,756cash | 7.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,960cash | 8.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $3,850cash | 15.9× | — |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $9,140cash | 37.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $9,171cash | 37.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $9,488cash | 39.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
What should 72148 cost in las-vegas?
For MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in las-vegas, a fair self-pay price is around $1,426, with hospitals ranging from $1,418 to $6,495 across 13 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $242, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. 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 las-vegas?
A fair self-pay price for MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in las-vegas is around $1,426, with hospital prices ranging from $1,418 to $6,495 across 13 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.