MRI lower back without contrast at Cook Hospital. CPT 72148.
What Cook Hospital publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated August 10, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$1,908cash price (self-pay)
$2,892list price
$585–$1,169range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| BCBSMN Blue Plus MCD Rep Plan DOS after 1/1/19 | All Plans | $585 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN | Default | $1,169 |
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