MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Atrium Health University City
CPT 72146 · Charlotte, NC
These are Atrium Health University City's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 5, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 9 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,284.39, median $2,013.08, highest $2,013.08. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 14.8 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-05 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 19.5 mi | $1,284.39 | $4,757.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 31.0 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 31.5 mi | $1,961.00 | $3,922.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 31.7 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 42.6 mi | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | 2025-12-01 |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA | 198.9 mi | $1,605.78 | $5,352.60 | 2026-07-01 |
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 SPINAL CANAL THORACIC W/O CONTRAST MATRL line 350732 | outpatient | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | $234.50 – $3,905.37 |
| HC MRI SPINAL CANAL THORACIC W/O CONTRAST MATRL line 33577 | inpatient | $2,013.08 | $4,026.15 | $1,219.92 – $3,704.06 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 438755 | both | $111.26 – $1,294.92 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 619949 | both | $65.55 – $81.94 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 619950 | both | $176.81 – $420.80 |
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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