MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at PIH Health Downey Hospital
CPT 72146 · Downey, CA
These are PIH Health Downey Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 37 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $864.30, median $2,951.20, highest $13,279.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA | 4.3 mi | $3,645.60 | $6,510.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Community Hospital of Huntington Park Huntington Park, CA | 5.7 mi | $3,743.25 | $3,743.25 | 2026-02-04 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 6.9 mi | $3,743.25 | $3,743.25 | 2026-02-04 |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA | 10.2 mi | $3,743.25 | $3,743.25 | 2026-02-04 |
| St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | 11.6 mi | $994.56 | $2,072.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 12.6 mi | $7,183.68 | $14,966.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City, CA | 13.8 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 14.2 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 SPINAL CANAL THORACIC W/O CONTRAST MATRL line 6709 | both | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | $220.00 – $655.00 |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye mod TC line 6708 | both | $220.00 – $655.00 |
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