MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Children's Hospital Colorado
CPT 72146 · Aurora, CO
These are Children's Hospital Colorado's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 17, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Colorado hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $990.10, median $6,855.32, highest $19,355.60. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | 0.0 mi | $2,566.90 | $7,334.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $10,108.98 | $10,108.98 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.3 mi | $11,308.00 | $11,308.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.2 mi | $1,384.60 | $1,978.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.2 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 9.8 mi | $990.10 | $2,828.85 | 2026-04-30 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 9.8 mi | $12,675.66 | $12,675.66 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 9.8 mi | $17,739.96 | $17,739.96 | 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB=MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST line 27727 | outpatient | $3,601.65 | $5,541.00 | $554.10 – $5,097.72 |
| HB=MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST line 19044 | inpatient | $3,601.65 | $5,541.00 | $831.15 – $5,097.72 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 888077 | both | $181.83 – $181.83 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 888078 | both | $96.94 – $96.94 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 888079 | both | $278.77 – $278.77 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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