Published cash self-pay prices for MRI Lower Back (CPT 72148) at the hospital in Bellingham, Washington — about 1 hour from Vancouver, BC. The local price is $2,303, against a US national median of $1,972 — 17% above the national median.
| Hospital | Cash price | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER 2901 SQUALICUM PARKWAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 | $2,303 | (360) 734-5400 |
The published self-pay price is $2,303 across 1 facility. The US national median for CPT 72148 is $1,972.
Yes. A self-pay or cash price is the rate a hospital publishes for patients paying directly rather than through a US insurance plan. It does not require US insurance, residency, or citizenship. Confirm the quote and what it includes with the facility before you travel.
Not necessarily. A published price usually covers the facility charge for that specific code. Anaesthesia, the physician's own fee, implants, imaging contrast, and follow-up are often billed separately. Ask the hospital for a written all-in quote for your case.
Provincial plans reimburse out-of-country care only in limited, usually pre-approved circumstances, and typically at their own rates rather than what a US hospital charges. Check with your provincial ministry of health before assuming any reimbursement.
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