72148 is the CPT code for: Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast. In 2024, 14,898 providers billed 72148 1,379,161 times, with an estimated $121.9M paid by Medicare.
Medicare's 2026 Physician Fee Schedule national rate for 72148 is $191.72 in the office setting. National amounts before geographic adjustment — your locality's rate differs slightly.
What Medicare actually paid per service in 2024, on average: $88.39 (observed payment across all settings and modifiers — not a fee-schedule rate).
The top 5 billers nationally, ranked by 2024 Medicare service volume.
| # | Provider | Specialty | Location | Services | Est. Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Sinner, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Burbank, CA | 4,632 | $488K |
| 2 | Betsy Holland, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Greenbrae, CA | 2,201 | $175K |
| 3 | Mark Armstrong, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Hudson, OH | 2,179 | $166K |
| 4 | John Melnick, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | New York, NY | 2,145 | $235K |
| 5 | Barry Sadegi, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Scottsdale, AZ | 2,096 | $187K |
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