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Back & SpineCommon

MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)

Code: 72148

MRI of the lower back

back MRIlumbar MRIspine MRIlower back scan

Best Cash Price

$264

at Radiology Assist - Austin

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$1,547Save 83%

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Price Verified

Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

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Code

72148

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Real prices from Austin providers — sorted cheapest first.

Provider	Price	Verified
Best Radiology Assist - Austin Central Austin	$264	Feb 2026	View →
Central Park Imaging Central Austin	$250	Feb 2026	View →
Texas Direct Medical Care Northwest Austin	$290	Feb 2026	View →
Texas Orthopedics, Sports & Rehabilitation Associates	$400	—	View →

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 72148)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $1,283 (83%)

Radiology Assist - Austin charges $264 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $1,547.

Radiology Assist - Austin$264

St. David's Medical Center$1,547

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$1,389	$834
St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$1,423	$856
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$1,547	$892

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$1,389

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$1,423

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$1,547

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.

Austin Providers for Back & Spine

Central Park Imaging

Central Austin

4.5 (175 reviews)

$250for this procedureVerified Feb 2026

Great Value

Radiology Assist - Austin

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Central Austin

4.7 (290 reviews)

$264for this procedureVerified Feb 2026

Great Value

Texas Direct Medical Care

Northwest Austin

4.8 (185 reviews)

$290for this procedureVerified Feb 2026

Best Value

Lifespring Acupuncture

South Austin

4.9 (145 reviews)

Best Value

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Telehealth Alternative

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This procedure requires hands-on care and cannot be performed remotely. However, you may be able to get an initial consultation or follow-up via telehealth.

Best Cash Price

$264

at Radiology Assist - Austin

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$1,547Save 83%

✓

Price Verified

Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

72148

Find the Best Price

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MRI (Lumbar Spine without Contrast)

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Price Comparison

vs. Hospital Prices

Austin Providers for Back & Spine

Central Park Imaging

Radiology Assist - Austin

Texas Direct Medical Care

Texas Orthopedics, Sports & Rehabilitation Associates

Austin Life Chiropractic

HealthFirst Spine & Wellness

Limitless Chiropractic

Lifespring Acupuncture

Telehealth Alternative

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