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MRI of the Lower Back, Without Contrast

Alabama rates for HCPCS 72148

A detailed imaging exam of the lower spine using magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation, performed without contrast dye. It provides a clear view of the discs, nerves, spinal cord, and surrounding soft tissue, making it useful for evaluating back pain, nerve symptoms, or suspected disc problems. It shows soft tissue detail that a standard X-ray cannot capture.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $110 · 10th–90th $65$1100%50%10th$110Professionalmedian $178 · 10th–90th $85$4470%5%10%10th90th$178$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$549.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$371.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$251.19
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$85.11
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$407.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$501.19
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$204.17
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$794.33