MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Lac/Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Sylmar, CA
These are Lac/Olive View-UCLA Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 12, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 78 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $305.00, median $3,075.10, highest $13,279.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 6.7 mi | $3,390.00 | $3,390.00 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 8.0 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.4 mi | $1,698.00 | $1,698.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,425.07 | $8,692.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 13.2 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 13.7 mi | $305.00 | $4,181.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,238.25 | $6,395.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 16.0 mi | $5,693.16 | $5,693.16 | 2026-03-18 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 72146 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "MRI T-SPINE WO CON" line 14769 | outpatient | $3,140.00 | $3,140.00 – $3,140.00 | |
| "MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE" line 40858 | outpatient | $265.87 – $406.78 | ||
| "MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE" line 52172 | outpatient | $283.71 – $510.68 | ||
| "MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE" mod 26 line 61641 | outpatient | $72.30 – $123.37 |
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