MRI lower back without contrast at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. CPT 72148.
What Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated April 1, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$5,064cash price (self-pay)
$6,921list price
$315–$3,065range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Cigna | All Commercial Plans | $315 |
| Blue Cross | Anthem Select Hmo | $2,835 |
| Blue Cross | Anthem All Commercial Plans | $3,065 |
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