MRI lower back without contrast at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. CPT 72148.
What USC Verdugo Hills Hospital publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated April 1, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$5,343cash price (self-pay)
$5,343list price
$307–$2,579range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Aetna | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $307 |
| Providence Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $362 |
| Facey Medical Group | All Medical Group | $368 |
| Heritage Provider Network | All Medical Group | $473 |
| Cigna | All Commercial Plans | $731 |
| Blue Shield | Epn Exchange | $1,376 |
| Aetna | All Commercial Plans | $1,421 |
| Blue Shield | Hmo/Ppo | $1,702 |
| Blue Cross | Anthem All Commercial Plans | $2,579 |
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