MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Saint John's Health Center
CPT 72146 · Santa Monica, CA
These are Saint John's Health Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 9.8 mi | $5,693.16 | $5,693.16 | 2026-03-18 |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,238.25 | $6,395.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,698.00 | $1,698.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank, CA | 12.6 mi | $1,821.60 | $2,277.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills, CA | 13.2 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mission Community Hospital Panorama City, CA | 13.6 mi | $5,913.12 | $5,913.12 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA | 13.8 mi | $3,743.25 | $3,743.25 | 2026-02-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[4724] | both | $2,194.15 | $6,269.00 | |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye standard_charge_information[348102] | outpatient | $306.88 – $2,872.10 |
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