MRI lower back without contrast at South Shore Hospital. CPT 72148.
What South Shore Hospital publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated April 1, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$2,476cash price (self-pay)
$3,537list price
$264–$730range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Bcbs | Anthem Hmo | $264 |
| Bcbs | Anthem Ppo | $264 |
| Unitedhealthcare | All Commercial Plans | $264 |
| Aetna | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $286 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | Fully Insured All Commercial Plans | $338 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | Passport Ppo | $338 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | Self Insured Aso All Commercial Plans | $338 |
| Tufts Health | Carelink Ppo | $724 |
| Tufts Health | Ppo | $724 |
| Tufts Health | Hmo | $730 |
| Tufts Health | Non-Ipa Hmo | $730 |
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