Published cash self-pay prices for MRI Lower Back (CPT 72148) at the hospital in Kalispell, Montana — about 4 hours from Lethbridge, AB. The local price is $109, against a US national median of $1,972 — 94% below the national median.
| Hospital | Cash price | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER 310 SUNNYVIEW LN, KALISPELL, MT 59901 | $109 | (406) 752-5111 |
The published self-pay price is $109 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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