MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
CPT 72146 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Mercy Hospital St. Louis's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 4, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 0.0 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 3.0 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 4.9 mi | $2,285.36 | $2,856.70 | 2026-04-24 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $1,462.80 | $2,438.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $3,445.20 | $5,742.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $1,690.00 | $2,600.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters, MO | 13.0 mi | $1,152.60 | $1,921.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Thoracic Spine WO Cont line 2450373 | outpatient | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | $351.00 – $351.00 |
| MRI Thoracic Spine WO Cont line 2531247 | outpatient | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | $198.58 – $3,055.00 |
| MRI Thoracic Spine WO Cont line 2547181 | outpatient | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | $234.45 – $537.72 |
| MRI Thoracic Spine WO Cont line 2549785 | outpatient | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | $560.00 – $693.00 |
| MRI Thoracic Spine WO Cont line 2549788 | outpatient | $1,985.75 | $3,055.00 | $206.06 – $574.77 |
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