MRI of lower back (no contrast) at The George Washington University Hospital
900 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. From the hospital's federally required price file (v3.0.0), file date January 1, 2026 — source file. Last verified by PriceCheck: July 16, 2026. CPT 72148.
Median commercial rate here: $2,117 — 81% above the Washington, DC metro median of $1,171. Compare all Washington, DC hospitals →
Commercial insurance plans
| Payer / plan | Facility rate | Rate type |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldHMO | $1,973 | negotiated rate |
| CignaHMO (+1 same-rate plans) | $2,068 | negotiated rate |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldPpoonly | $2,166 | negotiated rate |
| AetnaManaged Care | $2,815 | negotiated rate |
Common questions
How much does mri of lower back (no contrast) cost at The George Washington University Hospital without insurance?
The George Washington University Hospital's price file lists a discounted cash (self-pay) facility rate of $2,794 for MRI of lower back (no contrast), against a gross charge of $6,986. Facility rate only — physician, anesthesia, radiology, and pathology services bill separately.
What do insurance plans pay for mri of lower back (no contrast) at The George Washington University Hospital?
The George Washington University Hospital lists 4 commercial plan rates for MRI of lower back (no contrast), from $1,973 (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) to $2,815 (Aetna), with a median of $2,117. The Washington, DC metro median commercial rate for this procedure is $1,171.
Where do these prices come from?
Directly from the machine-readable file The George Washington University Hospital publishes under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180), file date January 1, 2026. These are price disclosures, not quotes.
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