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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,821.96 | $243.86 – $2,727.65 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,844.40 | $13.94 – $1,698.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $1,848.11 | $332.39 – $1,061.06 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $1,848.11 | $332.39 – $1,061.06 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $1,848.11 | $332.39 – $1,061.06 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $1,848.11 | $332.39 – $1,061.06 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $1,848.11 | $332.39 – $1,877.33 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $1,852.20 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $1,852.20 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,853.47 | $281.34 – $2,316.83 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,859.65 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,864.00 | $372.02 – $2,982.40 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $1,864.50 | $81.36 – $1,445.05 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $1,864.50 | $80.55 – $943.20 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,865.00 | $539.81 – $2,984.00 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,875.96 | $85.22 – $11,960.01 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $1,881.13 | $215.55 – $6,903.20 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,886.00 | $63.05 – $629.39 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,890.00 | $539.81 – $3,402.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,895.20 | $1,202.18 – $1,202.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $1,915.80 | $50.56 – $488.24 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,917.26 | $294.68 – $3,965.01 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,934.35 | $283.56 – $803.54 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,935.45 | $265.85 – $1,068.54 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $1,939.51 | $189.74 – $6,528.09 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $1,943.00 | $63.05 – $582.78 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $1,946.10 | $329.29 – $2,994.00 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $1,948.70 | $160.78 – $1,737.59 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,990.00 | $316.75 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,990.00 | $309.60 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,990.00 | $309.60 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,990.00 | $315.30 – $2,897.70 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,990.00 | $316.88 – $1,705.83 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $2,001.87 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,001.87 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $2,001.87 | $305.72 – $635.41 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $2,001.87 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $2,001.87 | $536.81 – $1,085.52 |