How much does MRI lumbar spine, without contrast cost in Nevada?
CPT 72148 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) | Hospital | $265negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,070cash | 4.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,070cash | 4.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca) | Hospital | $1,211cash | 5.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,288negotiated | 5.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $1,370cash | 5.7× | ★★★★★ |
| 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× | — |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $1,592cash | 6.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,735negotiated | 7.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,756cash | 7.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $1,918cash | 7.9× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,960cash | 8.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $2,354cash | 9.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Mesa View Regional Hospital (Mesquite) | Hospital | $2,580cash | 10.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,077cash | 12.7× | — |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $3,850cash | 15.9× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $4,527cash | 18.7× | — |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $9,140cash | 37.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $9,171cash | 37.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $9,488cash | 39.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
What should 72148 cost in Nevada?
For MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $1,426, with hospitals ranging from $1,269 to $2,704 across 26 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 Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for MRI lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72148) in Nevada is around $1,426, with hospital prices ranging from $1,269 to $2,704 across 26 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.