Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) MRI (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI thoracic spine with contrast · CPT 72147
$218.46
lowest cash price
$2,369.00
national median
$23,489.95
highest cash price
864
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $218.46–$23,489.95 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,864.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($5,893.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,583.82 | $3,350.88 | $3,841.50 |
| Arizona | 22 | $348.58 | $522.87 | $3,856.92 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $643.80 | $1,527.60 | $4,970.00 |
| California | 88 | $218.46 | $2,860.00 | $10,398.39 |
| Colorado | 17 | $371.23 | $6,115.59 | $23,489.95 |
| Florida | 80 | $590.15 | $6,507.93 | $19,170.42 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,567.62 | $2,001.87 | $5,573.76 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $928.00 | $928.00 | $2,257.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,043.46 | $3,403.80 | $4,771.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $919.00 | $3,565.20 |
| Iowa | 21 | $1,119.44 | $2,503.39 | $4,520.28 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,500.80 | $4,879.79 | $16,294.17 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $1,100.55 | $3,258.04 | $5,293.49 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $768.56 | $768.56 | $768.56 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,864.50 | $2,702.50 | $3,136.80 |
| Maryland | 1 | $388.80 | $388.80 | $388.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $287.17 | $2,949.00 | $4,715.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $729.74 | $3,209.60 | $3,636.80 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $817.00 | $1,318.36 | $1,505.25 |
| Missouri | 18 | $1,304.16 | $1,705.00 | $18,044.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,895.20 | $1,895.20 | $2,183.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,430.03 | $1,577.10 | $4,089.35 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,425.65 | $1,939.51 | $2,147.65 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $618.23 | $896.60 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,794.68 | $2,794.68 | $2,794.68 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $7,597.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,778.50 | $2,413.48 | $5,863.86 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,558.40 | $3,183.20 | $3,355.20 |
| Ohio | 53 | $1,093.60 | $2,110.55 | $5,350.80 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $972.27 | $1,934.35 | $3,215.55 |
| Oregon | 11 | $315.90 | $1,386.75 | $3,697.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $633.50 | $2,713.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $857.40 | $1,202.50 | $10,794.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $3,048.80 | $3,240.00 | $3,603.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $624.68 | $775.50 | $13,708.77 |
| Texas | 114 | $910.53 | $2,536.80 | $19,795.00 |
| Virginia | 38 | $624.68 | $2,644.00 | $9,731.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $608.43 | $2,122.89 | $3,614.80 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $836.00 | $1,943.00 | $3,242.40 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $877.23 | $2,210.00 | $3,234.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $995.40 | $1,447.39 | $1,534.19 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $1,295.04 | $403.99 – $1,737.42 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $1,295.04 | $403.99 – $1,794.70 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $1,295.04 | $405.13 – $1,794.70 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,304.16 | $347.51 – $628.99 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,310.00 | $539.81 – $2,300.93 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $1,318.36 | $311.90 – $1,068.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,321.53 | $77.12 – $177.51 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $1,341.97 | $46.77 – $2,069.78 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $1,341.97 | $2.53 – $1,788.11 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $1,341.97 | $46.58 – $1,799.80 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $1,346.30 | $294.68 – $4,803.15 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $1,346.85 | $312.52 – $318.77 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,353.50 | $63.05 – $587.60 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,357.76 | $543.36 – $3,462.55 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,364.79 | $324.22 – $907.82 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,386.75 | $220.27 – $709.64 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,386.75 | $195.30 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,386.75 | $195.30 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,386.75 | $195.30 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,386.75 | $195.30 – $1,515.42 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $1,391.25 | $304.91 – $836.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $1,391.25 | $304.91 – $836.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $1,391.25 | $304.91 – $836.00 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $1,425.65 | $700.70 – $2,587.20 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,430.03 | $954.80 – $2,104.90 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,440.48 | $81.19 – $265.00 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $1,445.04 | $305.39 – $890.71 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,447.39 | $87.84 – $177.51 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,450.00 | $539.81 – $2,370.82 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $1,450.00 | $63.05 – $624.16 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $1,450.15 | $160.78 – $2,241.93 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $1,452.12 | $294.68 – $4,803.15 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,467.44 | $397.30 – $1,603.77 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,469.09 | $1,041.60 – $2,104.90 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $1,472.49 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $1,500.80 | $69.69 – $924.78 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,505.25 | $313.59 – $1,130.00 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $1,510.60 | $154.24 – $273.90 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,512.00 | $442.89 – $6,930.00 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $1,527.60 | $315.92 – $658.16 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,534.19 | $954.80 – $2,104.90 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,536.00 | $13.94 – $1,883.90 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,550.90 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $1,550.90 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $1,550.90 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,550.90 | $343.75 – $343.75 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,552.85 | $336.39 – $349.85 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,561.41 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,565.40 | $220.15 – $1,498.17 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $1,567.60 | $358.48 – $824.45 |