Upper Back (Thoracic Spine) MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI thoracic spine without contrast · CPT 72146
$233.59
lowest cash price
$2,034.41
national median
$19,355.60
highest cash price
932
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.59–$19,355.60 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$19,355.60
HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE — PARKER, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,296.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,544.52)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,255.80 | $3,249.48 | $3,650.40 |
| Arizona | 22 | $278.86 | $418.30 | $3,443.63 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $561.60 | $1,018.21 | $3,450.00 |
| California | 90 | $607.50 | $2,392.00 | $9,452.85 |
| Colorado | 17 | $296.87 | $5,468.12 | $19,355.60 |
| Florida | 81 | $558.05 | $6,129.50 | $17,373.43 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,415.18 | $1,762.41 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $843.52 | $843.52 | $1,965.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $949.41 | $3,092.65 | $4,771.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $824.50 | $3,225.02 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,033.50 | $2,551.90 | $4,562.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,343.20 | $4,032.52 | $13,016.93 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $839.98 | $3,205.20 | $17,106.64 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $598.00 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,296.25 | $2,181.10 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $233.59 | $1,902.00 | $4,715.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $547.30 | $2,707.20 | $3,441.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $263.12 | $992.68 | $1,427.28 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,485.00 | $12,686.18 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,821.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,144.02 | $1,561.56 | $3,894.70 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,140.52 | $1,300.32 | $1,439.87 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,362.00 | $4,362.00 | $4,362.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $491.04 | $712.14 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 |
| New York | 22 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $6,747.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,410.50 | $2,013.08 | $3,994.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,102.40 | $2,102.40 | $3,093.60 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,032.80 | $1,507.35 | $5,316.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $976.62 | $1,975.05 | $3,948.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $262.44 | $1,284.00 | $2,343.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $454.00 | $1,656.00 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $830.50 | $1,673.40 | $11,629.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,735.20 | $3,200.00 | $3,687.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $593.63 | $775.50 | $11,581.99 |
| Texas | 112 | $676.62 | $2,192.54 | $19,284.56 |
| Virginia | 43 | $593.63 | $2,000.00 | $11,850.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,057.44 | $1,854.72 | $3,458.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,381.00 | $3,243.60 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $808.26 | $2,110.00 | $5,147.81 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $796.32 | $1,157.91 | $1,227.35 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $2,295.48 | $55.30 – $1,444.47 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $236.43 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $231.10 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $2,296.00 | $236.43 – $828.00 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $838.20 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $836.61 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $802.60 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $836.61 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $925.17 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $2,307.00 | $215.75 – $599.22 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $2,307.00 | $186.33 – $838.20 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $2,308.12 | $239.28 – $3,759.61 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $2,318.25 | $173.82 – $1,607.41 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $2,335.65 | $69.85 – $2,176.83 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $2,338.80 | $287.49 – $1,374.01 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $2,343.75 | not published |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $2,352.80 | $195.40 – $2,646.90 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $2,362.80 | $35.32 – $700.00 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $2,364.05 | $227.83 – $230.11 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $2,384.40 | $53.22 – $700.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $2,391.20 | $186.33 – $5,124.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $211.83 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $211.83 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $211.83 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $211.83 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $2,394.15 | $196.14 – $215.75 |