MRI of the lower back, without contrast in Florida
CPT 72148 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $1,293 to $15,688 at the 16 Florida hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Florida typical cash price: $7,325
Florida hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa General Hospital | Tampa | $3,694 | $1,293 | $486only 2 plans |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Vero Beach | $2,085 | $1,355 | $680$438–$1,658 · 22 plans |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital | Stuart | $2,085 | $1,355 | $653$387–$1,827 · 26 plans |
| Mease Countryside Hospital | Safety Harbor | $4,185 | $2,511 | $2,221$1,186–$3,854 · 24 plans |
| Morton Plant Hospital | Clearwater | $4,185 | $2,511 | $2,226$1,192–$4,068 · 25 plans |
| St Josephs Hospital | Tampa | $4,185 | $2,511 | $2,226$1,442–$4,068 · 25 plans |
| Shands Jacksonville | Jacksonville | $4,895 | $2,692 | $2,301$406–$4,161 · 52 plans |
| HCA Florida North Florida Hospital | Gainesville | $6,545 | $6,545 | $3,272$1,663–$5,563 · 24 plans |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Brandon | $8,106 | $8,106 | $2,529$627–$6,526 · 30 plans |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | Trinity | $8,714 | $8,714 | $2,556$674–$7,015 · 30 plans |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Tampa | $10,135 | $10,135 | $2,939$784–$7,652 · 30 plans |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | Sarasota | $10,193 | $10,193 | $2,956$795–$8,154 · 31 plans |
| HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | Panama City | $12,937 | $12,937 | $4,851$1,911–$10,997 · 20 plans |
| HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital | Port Charlotte | $14,466 | $14,466 | $3,265$1,107–$10,850 · 29 plans |
| HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital | Orange Park | $14,830 | $14,830 | $4,036$1,226–$12,605 · 24 plans |
| HCA Florida Osceola Hospital | Kissimmee | $15,688 | $15,688 | $7,452$1,445–$13,335 · 28 plans |
Common questions
How much does MRI of the lower back cost at a hospital in Florida?
At 16 Florida hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for MRI of the lower back is $7,325, and most charge between $1,355 and $14,648. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $2,556. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for MRI of the lower back?
At 0 of the 15 hospitals in Florida that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in Florida has the lowest cash price for MRI of the lower back?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $1,293 at Tampa General Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.