MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Glen Burnie, MD
These are University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 8, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 10 Maryland hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $251.90, median $632.30, highest $1,435.32. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | 4.6 mi | $521.24 | $531.88 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | 9.3 mi | $752.40 | $767.76 | 2026-06-08 |
| University of MD Medical Center Midtown Campus Baltimore, MD | 9.3 mi | $726.06 | $740.88 | 2026-06-08 |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | 11.8 mi | $667.77 | $681.40 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD | 14.3 mi | $685.28 | $699.27 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center Rosedale, MD | 14.5 mi | $398.91 | $407.05 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of MD St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | 17.0 mi | $596.82 | $609.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center Olney, MD | 23.9 mi | $1,435.32 | $1,464.61 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAST line 2022 | both | $251.90 | $257.04 | $251.90 – $257.04 |
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