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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $1,567.62 | $278.75 – $3,707.20 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,567.62 | $435.90 – $4,289.76 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,577.10 | $372.02 – $3,191.75 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,577.10 | $372.02 – $3,191.75 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,577.10 | $638.35 – $3,191.75 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,577.10 | $372.02 – $3,191.75 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,577.10 | $372.02 – $3,191.75 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,577.10 | $372.02 – $3,191.75 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,583.82 | $339.95 – $683.27 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,597.78 | $71.43 – $2,728.61 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $1,601.60 | $356.43 – $2,217.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,603.71 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,603.71 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,603.71 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,604.85 | $358.25 – $365.41 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,605.00 | $539.81 – $2,568.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $1,614.76 | $341.56 – $2,358.10 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $1,639.12 | $202.95 – $792.20 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,648.98 | $279.79 – $279.79 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $1,648.98 | $179.35 – $373.71 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,650.00 | $13.94 – $401.79 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,652.32 | $349.73 – $349.73 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,665.09 | $77.96 – $1,096.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,665.09 | $77.96 – $999.05 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,666.80 | $416.20 – $2,600.00 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $1,686.30 | $453.77 – $3,003.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,705.00 | $231.53 – $1,107.52 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $1,722.80 | $69.69 – $763.86 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,726.48 | $238.97 – $1,045.45 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,750.00 | $539.81 – $2,800.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,750.00 | $539.81 – $3,409.00 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $1,760.94 | $77.68 – $1,490.89 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,778.50 | $333.46 – $340.13 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,800.00 | $539.81 – $2,880.00 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $1,800.24 | $341.05 – $2,138.36 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,810.25 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $1,810.80 | $269.00 – $2,414.40 |