MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Emory University Hospital
CPT 72146 · Atlanta, GA
These are Emory University 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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 22 Georgia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,605.78, median $1,762.41, highest $2,296.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital Decatur, GA | 2.7 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 3.4 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | 6.8 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 13.1 mi | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | 15.2 mi | $1,762.41 | $4,519.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center Roswell, GA | 16.2 mi | $1,762.41 | $4,519.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Austell, GA | 17.6 mi | $1,762.41 | $4,519.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital Stockbridge, GA | 18.0 mi | $1,605.78 | $5,352.60 | 2026-07-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Mri, Dorsal Spine - Mri Thoracic Spine Wo Contrast line 34000 | both | $2,296.00 | $2,296.00 | |
| Hc Mri, Dorsal Spine - Mri Thoracic Spine Wo Contrast line 34001 | both | $1,837.00 | $1,837.00 | |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye line 140017 | outpatient | $236.43 – $965.00 |
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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