Procedure Pricing Comparison

MRI, lower back (no contrast) Cost

Location: Tucson, AZ Metro Area

CPT Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Overview

The cost of a MRI, lower back (no contrast) in the Tucson, AZ Metro Area area ranges from $230 to $6,595 across 7 mapped facilities. Negotiated insurance contract markups in this market average 1.21x the standard federal Medicare baseline. Detailed prices by facility are listed in the comparison table below.

Hospital Comparison Table (Ordered by Price)

Hospital Details	Cash Price	Insurance Median	Medicare Markup	Actions
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$405	$348	+40%	Calculate Cost Cost
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$529	$316	+30%	Calculate Cost Cost
Tucson Medical Center ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$1,478	$255	Equal	Calculate Cost Cost
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$3,178	$255	Equal	Calculate Cost Cost
Northwest Medical Center ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$3,345	$318	+30%	Calculate Cost Cost
Oro Valley Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$3,680	$400	+60%	Calculate Cost Cost
St. Mary's Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$6,595	$230	-10%	Calculate Cost Cost