MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Ingalls Memorial Hospital
CPT 72146 · Harvey, IL
These are Ingalls Memorial 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 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $254.00, median $1,693.20, highest $6,213.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.9 mi | $302.84 | $597.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 7.9 mi | $3,809.40 | $5,442.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,650.00 | $3,300.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,210.00 | $2,420.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 8.9 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN | 8.9 mi | $1,028.79 | $4,830.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 10.8 mi | $2,368.80 | $3,948.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 11.8 mi | $1,508.54 | $2,155.06 | 2026-09-22 |
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 Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Spinal Canal And Contents, Thoracic; Without Contrast Material standard_charge_information[13401] | both | $4,717.00 | $4,717.00 | |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye standard_charge_information[16227] | outpatient | $255.69 – $1,755.83 |
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