MRI lower back without contrast at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. CPT 72148.
What Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated January 25, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$1,249cash price (self-pay)
$2,402list price
$361–$2,839range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Peach State | All Products | $486 |
| Aetna | Medicare Advantage | $601 |
| Unitedhealthcare | Medicare Advantage | $601 |
| Bcbsnc | Medicare Advantage | $625 |
| Humana | All Products | $740 |
| Bcbsnc | All Products | $1,622 |
| Cigna Healthcare | All Products | $1,833 |
| Unitedhealthcare | All Products | $1,850 |
| Aetna | All Products | $2,066 |
| Medcost | All Products | $2,258 |
Inpatient
$1,249cash price (self-pay)
$2,402list price
$361–$2,839range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Bcbsnc | All Products | $1,707 |
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