MRI lower back without contrast at Phelps Health. CPT 72148.
What Phelps Health publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated February 26, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$4,745cash price (self-pay)
$6,778list price
$127–$816range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Access | Commercial | $202 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Preferred | Commercial | $202 |
| United Healthcare | Medicare Advantage | $260 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO | Medicare Advantage | $262 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO | Medicare Advantage | $262 |
| Humana | Medicare Advantage | $267 |
| Provider Partner Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $267 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional | Commercial | $816 |
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