MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Lowell General Hospital
CPT 72146 · Lowell, MA
These are Lowell General 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 22 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $449.36, median $2,028.25, highest $6,654.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | 11.1 mi | $638.00 | $638.00 | 2024-08-01 |
| Emerson Hospital - W Concord, MA | 12.9 mi | $1,827.00 | $2,436.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 17.1 mi | $1,058.00 | $1,058.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkland Medical Center Derry, NH | 17.2 mi | $8,431.75 | $8,431.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 19.9 mi | $1,857.80 | $2,654.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 21.6 mi | $2,741.00 | $2,741.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 22.5 mi | $2,810.25 | $3,747.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 23.0 mi | $449.36 | $998.58 | 2026-03-13 |
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 Spine Thoracic W/O Contr line 3287 | both | $1,381.10 | $1,973.00 | $143.75 – $2,456.00 |
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