Lower back MRI cost in Morrilton, AR — inpatient
In Morrilton, AR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $1,014.48 to $1,014.48, with a median of $1,014.48. Across Arkansas, the median is $1,136.14 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72148, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Hospital Association Morrilton, AR · (501) 977-2300 MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO | $1,014.48 | $3,983.00 | — | 75% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,014.48, median $1,014.48, highest $1,014.48.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,014.48 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An MRI of the lower back uses a magnet and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the lumbar spine, including discs, nerves and the spinal canal. It is commonly ordered for back pain that spreads down the leg, numbness or weakness. No contrast dye is used.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan. The radiologist's interpretation is often billed separately.