MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Centrastate Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Freehold, NJ
These are Centrastate Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 43 New Jersey hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $264.17, median $621.37, highest $32,281.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ | 11.3 mi | $712.14 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-03 |
| Bayshore Medical Center Holmdel, NJ | 11.9 mi | $267.55 | $4,329.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Ocean Medical Center Brick, NJ | 13.0 mi | $264.17 | $4,329.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Riverview Medical Center Red Bank, NJ | 14.3 mi | $267.55 | $4,329.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ | 15.4 mi | $621.37 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ | 16.3 mi | $655.52 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | 19.6 mi | $639.04 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Saint Peter's University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | 19.6 mi | $8,041.00 | $8,267.00 | 2025-11-19 |
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 Spine Thor WO line 3449940 | outpatient | $720.92 | $8,938.00 | |
| MRI Spine Thor WO line 121877 | outpatient | $322.54 | $753.00 |
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