MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
CPT 72146 · Maplewood, MN
These are M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 5, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $547.30, median $731.85, highest $1,386.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN | 5.4 mi | $752.70 | $2,895.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 11.0 mi | $722.21 | $1,801.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 12.4 mi | $547.30 | $1,140.20 | 2026-06-16 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 15.4 mi | $741.49 | $1,407.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 17.2 mi | $547.30 | $1,140.20 | 2026-06-17 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 18.0 mi | $722.21 | $1,801.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | 20.4 mi | $765.43 | $1,801.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 22.0 mi | $741.49 | $1,407.00 | 2026-09-25 |
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 W/O CONTRAST line 71243 | outpatient | $722.21 | $1,801.00 | $227.36 – $1,620.90 |
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 20521 | inpatient | $722.21 | $1,801.00 | $938.32 – $1,620.90 |
| AS MRI THORACIC SPINE W/O CONTRAST line 85829 | both | $99.07 | $158.00 | $93.06 – $797.21 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 371301 | both | $89.26 – $521.90 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 371946 | both | $48.05 – $275.31 |
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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