MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Barnes Jewish Hospital
CPT 72146 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Barnes Jewish Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 15, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,152.60, median $1,289.80, highest $3,445.20. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 0.0 mi | $3,445.20 | $5,742.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 8.3 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 10.4 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | 11.0 mi | $429.59 | $715.99 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $1,690.00 | $2,600.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 12.4 mi | $2,285.36 | $2,856.70 | 2026-04-24 |
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 Thorac Spn W/O Cont standard_charge_information[779780] | both | $1,462.80 | $2,438.00 | $233.77 – $2,250.00 |
| HC MRI Thorac Spn W/O Cont|REDUCED SERVICES standard_charge_information[779781] | both | $1,462.80 | $2,438.00 | $238.99 – $250.94 |
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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