MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 4.1 mi | $4,197.54 | $6,457.75 | 2025-11-26 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 5.4 mi | $305.00 | $2,800.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 6.0 mi | $305.00 | $4,181.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 6.6 mi | $3,195.97 | $4,916.87 | 2025-11-26 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 7.0 mi | $5,693.16 | $5,693.16 | 2026-03-18 |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,238.25 | $6,395.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.1 mi | $1,698.00 | $1,698.00 | 2026-07-09 |
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 CHEST SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[13864] | outpatient | $185.35 – $880.75 |
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