MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston
CPT 72146 · Evanston, IL
These are Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 5 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $582.60, median $976.62, highest $5,623.50. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 6.5 mi | $949.41 | $2,877.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago, IL | 9.7 mi | $5,623.50 | $5,623.50 | 2026-03-18 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | 32.1 mi | $976.62 | $2,639.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet, IL | 40.3 mi | $582.60 | $971.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Township, MI | 216.7 mi | $4,890.75 | $6,521.00 | 2026-05-20 |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | 231.4 mi | $6,936.00 | $9,248.00 | 2026-04-08 |
| Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital Rochester, MI | 237.0 mi | $959.58 | $2,665.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | 237.8 mi | $4,579.50 | $6,106.00 | 2026-09-02 |
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 THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST line 981093 | both | $1,337.19 | $2,523.00 | $254.16 – $836.00 |
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST line 981094 | outpatient | $1,337.19 | $2,523.00 | $254.16 – $836.00 |
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST mod TC line 981095 | outpatient | $1,337.19 | $2,523.00 | $254.16 – $836.00 |
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST mod 26 line 981097 | outpatient | $1,337.19 | $2,523.00 | $254.16 – $836.00 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 997794 | outpatient | $254.16 – $1,967.94 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 1002372 | outpatient | $234.71 – $328.59 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 1002373 | inpatient | $234.71 – $328.59 |
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