MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at The University of Chicago Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Chicago, IL
These are The University of Chicago Medical Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,650.00 | $3,300.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,508.54 | $2,155.06 | 2026-09-22 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,508.54 | $2,155.06 | 2026-09-22 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.3 mi | $302.84 | $597.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $3,809.40 | $5,442.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $3,978.80 | $5,684.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,693.20 | $5,644.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,210.00 | $2,420.00 | 2025-11-04 |
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[31191] | both | $6,213.00 | $6,213.00 | |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye standard_charge_information[36973] | outpatient | $255.69 – $2,028.71 |
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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