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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,214.41 | $384.05 – $2,111.00 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $2,223.96 | $345.64 – $5,172.00 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $2,224.80 | $308.78 – $1,388.95 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $2,233.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $2,233.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $2,240.00 | $358.00 – $358.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $2,240.21 | $278.75 – $3,707.20 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $2,257.50 | $367.00 – $367.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2,268.70 | $448.71 – $1,074.63 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $2,271.00 | $384.05 – $4,888.52 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $2,291.84 | $474.40 – $782.76 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $2,294.38 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $2,294.38 | $161.42 – $188.32 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $2,295.75 | $384.05 – $4,950.40 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $2,302.54 | $1,002.46 – $5,214.12 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,303.95 | $258.81 – $665.99 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $2,303.95 | $768.98 – $768.98 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $2,303.95 | $768.98 – $768.98 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $2,309.28 | $2,068.73 – $4,714.78 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $2,338.70 | $159.77 – $1,470.99 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,350.95 | $448.71 – $1,187.61 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,350.95 | $448.71 – $1,938.02 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $2,357.39 | $1,683.85 – $4,714.78 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $2,363.90 | not published |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $2,364.35 | $384.05 – $8,629.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $2,364.35 | $215.55 – $7,162.07 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $2,369.00 | $347.08 – $1,041.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $2,369.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $2,384.25 | $254.15 – $2,497.16 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $2,392.00 | $159.97 – $2,241.93 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $2,410.98 | $179.97 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $2,410.98 | $356.43 – $1,513.40 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $2,410.98 | $179.97 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $2,410.98 | $186.59 – $1,444.47 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $2,412.60 | $63.85 – $488.24 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,585.60 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,585.60 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,440.79 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,440.79 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,440.79 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,440.79 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,633.87 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,247.72 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,585.60 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,585.60 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $2,413.48 | $78.77 – $4,585.60 |