MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
CPT 72146 · Chicago, IL
These are Northwestern 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | 0.0 mi | $3,978.80 | $5,684.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 3.5 mi | $817.08 | $2,918.16 | 2026-09-29 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $2,125.00 | $4,250.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $949.41 | $2,877.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,693.20 | $5,644.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,508.54 | $2,155.06 | 2026-09-22 |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,381.76 | $4,063.99 | 2025-03-17 |
| Swedish Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.9 mi | $4,397.00 | $4,397.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 Chest Spine W/O Dye standard_charge_information[106584] | outpatient | $3,809.40 | $5,442.00 | $1,055.75 – $5,442.00 |
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