Price Comparison Report
MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast
Alexandria, VA · 9 facilities · CPT 72148 · May 30, 2026
Summary
9 facilities within 25 miles of Alexandria publish prices for MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast. Cash prices range from $835 to $7,497 — a 9.0x difference for an identical procedure. The Virginia average is $2,844.
Choosing the lowest-priced facility over the highest saves $6,662. The lowest-priced facility (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital) has a 5-star CMS quality rating — lower price does not mean lower quality.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA · Inova Health System · 14.3 mi
Lowest price among hospitals rated 5 stars or above. Patient satisfaction: 79%. Cash price of $835 is below the statewide average of $2,844.
All facilities ranked by price
Complete facility data
| # | Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Markup | CMS Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Inova Health System Fairfax, VA · 14.3 mi | $835 | $1,670 | 2.0x | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit |
| 2 | Inova Loudoun Hospital Inova Health System Leesburg, VA · 5.9 mi | $835 | $1,670 | 2.0x | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit |
| 3 | Inova Alexandria Hospital Inova Health System Alexandria, VA · 0.0 mi | $835 | $1,670 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit |
| 4 | Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Inova Health System Alexandria, VA · 0.0 mi | $835 | $1,670 | 2.0x | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit |
| 5 | Novant Prince William Medical Center Novant Health Manassas, VA · 5.9 mi | $1,118 | $2,237 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit |
| 6 | Fauquier Hospital Warrenton, VA · 5.9 mi | $1,685 | $4,213 | 2.5x | 3/5 | 62.0% | For-profit |
| 7 | UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center UVA Health Haymarket, VA · 5.9 mi | $3,376 | $5,627 | 1.67x | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit |
| 8 | Reston Hospital Center HCA Virginia Reston, VA · 5.9 mi | $7,495 | $7,495 | 1.0x | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit |
| 9 | Stonesprings Hospital Center Dulles, VA · 5.9 mi | $7,497 | $7,497 | 1.0x | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit |
Insurance negotiated rates by facility
The rates below are what each insurer has contractually agreed to pay this hospital for MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible status and copay structure.
Novant Prince William Medical Center
Cash: $1,118| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICARE | UVAMC & UVACHM & UVAPW & UVAHM - Tricare | $128 | -$990 |
| Kaiser Permanente | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (Kaiser) | $247 | -$872 |
| Medicare | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (various) | $247 | -$872 |
| UnitedHealthcare | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (various) | $247 | -$872 |
| Anthem | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (various) | $247 | -$872 |
| Cigna | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (various) | $247 | -$872 |
| Aetna | UVAPW - Managed Medicare - Aetna | $249 | -$869 |
| Humana | UVAPW - Managed Medicare (Humana) | $252 | -$867 |
| Anthem | UVAPW - Anthem Exchange | $534 | -$584 |
| Cigna | UVAPW & UVAHM - Cigna (OAP) | $623 | -$495 |
| Cigna | — | $704 | -$414 |
19 additional plans not shown.
UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center
Cash: $3,376| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICARE | UVAMC & UVACHM & UVAPW & UVAHM - Tricare | $131 | -$3,245 |
| Medicaid | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (Innovage) | $215 | -$3,161 |
| Medicare | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| UnitedHealthcare | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Aetna | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Anthem | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Cigna | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Humana | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Kaiser Permanente | UVAMC - Managed Medicare (various) | $239 | -$3,137 |
| Aetna | UVAMC - Aetna (Comm. Book of Business) | $318 | -$3,059 |
27 additional plans not shown.
Reston Hospital Center
Cash: $7,495| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | HIX | $261 | -$7,234 |
| Anthem | HPN | $264 | -$7,232 |
| Anthem | HMO | $283 | -$7,213 |
| Anthem | PPO | $283 | -$7,213 |
| UnitedHealthcare | AllPayerAppendix | $518 | -$6,977 |
| Lifeworks | MCR | $1,424 | -$6,071 |
| Universal Healthcare Group | MCR | $1,649 | -$5,846 |
| Aetna | Broad | $1,915 | -$5,580 |
| UnitedHealthcare | OptionsPPO | $2,099 | -$5,397 |
| CareFirst | HMO | $2,595 | -$4,901 |
| CareFirst | RPN | $2,595 | -$4,901 |
| UnitedHealthcare | GlobalBenefitPlan | $3,373 | -$4,122 |
| Greenvbrier Sporting Club | COMM | $4,497 | -$2,998 |
| Virginia Health Network | COMM | $5,322 | -$2,174 |
| Virginia Health Network | ULTRA | $5,322 | -$2,174 |
4 additional plans not shown.
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Cash: $7,497| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | HIX | $496 | -$7,002 |
| Anthem | HPN | $500 | -$6,997 |
| UnitedHealthcare | AllPayerAppendix | $518 | -$6,980 |
| Anthem | HMO | $537 | -$6,960 |
| Anthem | PPO | $537 | -$6,960 |
| Lifeworks | MCR | $1,424 | -$6,073 |
| Aetna | Broad | $1,915 | -$5,582 |
| UnitedHealthcare | OptionsPPO | $2,339 | -$5,158 |
| CareFirst | HMO | $2,595 | -$4,903 |
| CareFirst | RPN | $2,595 | -$4,903 |
| UnitedHealthcare | GlobalBenefitPlan | $3,374 | -$4,124 |
| Greenvbrier Sporting Club | COMM | $4,498 | -$2,999 |
| Virginia Health Network | COMM | $5,323 | -$2,174 |
| Virginia Health Network | ULTRA | $5,323 | -$2,174 |
| Virginia Health Network | WC | $5,323 | -$2,174 |
3 additional plans not shown.
Before you call
The data in this report is from each hospital's publicly filed prices. Here's how to use it.
Confirm the price
Call the hospital's billing department and ask for a price estimate or Good Faith Estimate for MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast (CPT 72148). Under federal law, they must provide this. Compare it to the published price in this report.
Ask about cash pay
If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay rate. At many hospitals, the cash price is lower than the insurance-negotiated rate. You can see this in the insurance table above — some negotiated rates exceed the cash price.
Compare before you schedule
You are not required to use the facility your doctor referred you to. You can request a referral to any in-network facility. The same procedure, same quality — sometimes at a fraction of the price.
Ask about financial help
Most nonprofit hospitals in Virginia offer financial assistance to patients based on household income. This is separate from insurance — even insured patients can qualify. Ask billing for their Financial Assistance Policy.
Financial assistance by facility
Nonprofit hospitals are legally required to have financial assistance programs. Below is what we know about each facility's charitable care.
| Facility | Status | Charity Care Provided | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Prince William Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Fauquier Hospital | For-profit | — | N/A (for-profit) |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Reston Hospital Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | For-profit | — | N/A (for-profit) |
What to do next
Data sources
Published machine-readable files, required under CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180)
CMS Hospital Compare, updated quarterly
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)
CMS Cost Reports (charity care, revenue) and IRS 990 filings (officer compensation)
This report is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Every price shown is a price a hospital published — not an estimate. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible status, and clinical circumstances. Consult your healthcare provider and insurer before making decisions.