Procedure Pricing Comparison

MRI, lower back (no contrast) Cost

Location: Boulder, CO Metro Area

CPT Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Overview

The cost of a MRI, lower back (no contrast) in the Boulder, CO Metro Area area ranges from $296 to $2,677 across 4 mapped facilities. Negotiated insurance contract markups in this market average 3.12x 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
Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	Unavailable	$1,365	+460%	Calculate Cost Cost
Longs Peak Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$2,272	$849	+250%	Calculate Cost Cost
Boulder Community Health ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$2,543	$296	+20%	Calculate Cost Cost
Longmont United Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$2,677	$530	+120%	Calculate Cost Cost