MRI lower back without contrast at Northfield Hospital. CPT 72148.
What Northfield Hospital publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated April 16, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$1,002cash price (self-pay)
$2,396list price
$738–$2,326range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN | Default | $738 |
| United Healthcare | Default | $851 |
| Cigna | Default | $1,615 |
| HealthPartners | Default | $1,615 |
| Medica | Default | $2,326 |
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