Procedure Pricing Comparison

MRI, lower back (no contrast) Cost

Location: Redding, CA Metro Area

CPT Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Overview

The cost of a MRI, lower back (no contrast) in the Redding, CA Metro Area area ranges from $305 to $783 across 2 mapped facilities. Negotiated insurance contract markups in this market average 2.25x 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
Shasta Regional Medical Center ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$305	$305	+30%	Calculate Cost Cost
Mayers Memorial Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$700	$783	+220%	Calculate Cost Cost