MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Charlotte, NC
These are Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 2026. 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.
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 CONTRAS standard_charge_information[57069] | outpatient | $1,961.00 | $3,922.00 | $231.86 – $3,804.34 |
| MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CONTRAS standard_charge_information[57070] | outpatient | $1,550.50 | $3,101.00 | $231.86 – $3,007.97 |
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