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MRI Spine (Thoracic)
MRI of the thoracic (mid-back) spine for back pain, tumors, or spinal cord issues.
imaging
CPT: 72157
National Price Overview
Lowest
$28
Median
$1,653
Highest
$48,154
Hospitals
1,888
Procedure Variants
| Variant | Code | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Without Contrast | 72146 | CPT |
| With Contrast | 72147 | CPT |
| With & Without Contrast | 72157 | CPT |
Compare Prices by Metro
44 metrosClick a metro to see individual hospital prices.
| Metro | Hospitals | Median Cash | Median Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego CA | 10 | $600 | $478 |
| Oklahoma City OK | 5 | $724 | $525 |
| Cincinnati OH, KY, IN | 65 | $967 | $936 |
| Augusta GA, SC | 1 | $1,160 | $955 |
| New Orleans LA | 81 | $1,163 | $2,466 |
| Nashville TN | 69 | $1,364 | $792 |
| Little Rock AR | 13 | $1,387 | $506 |
| Macon GA | 4 | $1,460 | $971 |
| Columbus OH OH | 36 | $1,482 | $2,000 |
| Athens GA | 2 | $1,506 | $955 |
| Birmingham AL | 2 | $1,565 | — |
| Portland OR, WA | 35 | $1,638 | $1,441 |
| Raleigh NC | 41 | $1,640 | $1,683 |
| Seattle WA | 45 | $1,658 | $1,063 |
| Orlando FL | 9 | $1,693 | $900 |
| Detroit MI | 54 | $1,700 | $430 |
| San Antonio TX | 26 | $1,710 | $464 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 18 | $1,762 | $2,320 |
| Houston TX | 60 | $1,949 | $856 |
| Austin TX | 21 | $2,030 | $1,861 |
| Atlanta GA | 35 | $2,095 | $1,108 |
| Chicago IL, IN, WI | 151 | $2,125 | $1,225 |
| Cleveland OH | 36 | $2,348 | $934 |
| Indianapolis IN | 49 | $2,384 | $768 |
| Tampa FL | 20 | $2,397 | $1,328 |
| Charlotte NC, SC | 50 | $2,413 | $2,481 |
| Baltimore MD | 26 | $2,415 | $1,252 |
| Denver CO | 67 | $2,432 | $1,855 |
| Albuquerque NM | 11 | $2,453 | $370 |
| St. Louis MO, IL | 64 | $2,467 | $1,587 |
| Inland Empire CA | 25 | $2,550 | $545 |
| New York NY, NJ, PA | 68 | $2,661 | $530 |
| Kansas City MO, KS | 113 | $2,703 | $1,259 |
| San Francisco CA | 25 | $2,741 | $1,015 |
| Boston MA, NH | 58 | $3,048 | $1,439 |
| Minneapolis MN, WI | 108 | $3,210 | $2,146 |
| Dallas TX | 97 | $3,270 | $1,573 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 67 | $3,460 | $1,309 |
| Los Angeles CA | 83 | $3,777 | $513 |
| Tulsa OK | 4 | $5,044 | $3,783 |
| Washington DC DC, VA, MD, WV | 1 | $5,080 | — |
| Las Vegas NV | 18 | $5,259 | $1,903 |
| Sacramento CA | 52 | $5,556 | $784 |
| Philadelphia PA, NJ, DE, MD | 63 | $5,593 | $840 |