MRI lower back without contrast at University of Chicago Medical Center. CPT 72148.
What University of Chicago Medical Center publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated April 1, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$5,558cash price (self-pay)
$5,558list price
$256–$2,029range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Aetna | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $256 |
| Oscar | All Commercial Plans | $294 |
| Ambetter | Exchange | $371 |
| Unitedhealthcare | All Commercial Plans | $690 |
| Aetna | Hmo/Ppo | $1,344 |
| Bcbs | Ppo | $2,029 |
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