MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Tri-City Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Oceanside, CA
These are Tri-City Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 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 - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,026.21 | $4,104.86 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $1,026.21 | $4,104.86 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $1,026.21 | $4,104.86 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $3,201.75 | $4,269.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 30.9 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $2,326.50 | $4,230.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $1,026.21 | $4,104.86 | 2026-03-30 |
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 Spine Thoracic w/o Contrast line 9081 | outpatient | $2,169.16 | $3,615.26 | $187.20 – $2,852.44 |
| MRI Spine Thoracic w/o Contrast mod TC line 231249 | inpatient | $2,169.16 | $3,615.26 | $2,530.68 – $2,816.29 |
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