MRI lower back without contrast at McKenzie Health. CPT 72148.
What McKenzie Health publishes for this service, straight from its standard-charges file, last updated May 1, 2026.
Outpatient / ER
$1,508cash price (self-pay)
$2,320list price
$1,114–$2,274range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| Humana Choice | Medicare Advantage | $1,114 |
| Sanford Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $1,114 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield NextBlue | Medicare Advantage | $1,136 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | Commercial | $1,253 |
| Medica | Medicare Advantage | $1,415 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | Medicaid Expansion | $1,559 |
| First Choice Plus | PPO | $2,042 |
| United Healthcare RHC | PPO | $2,204 |
| Sanford Health Plan | PPO | $2,250 |
| Medica | Commercial | $2,274 |
| United Healthcare | Commercial | $2,274 |
Inpatient
$1,508cash price (self-pay)
$2,320list price
$2,042–$2,274range insurers pay
| Insurance plan | Negotiated rate |
|---|---|
| First Choice Plus | PPO | $2,042 |
| United Healthcare RHC | PPO | $2,204 |
| Sanford Health Plan | PPO | $2,250 |
| Medica | Commercial | $2,274 |
| United Healthcare | Commercial | $2,274 |
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