MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Chilton Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Pompton Plains, NJ
These are Chilton Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's University Medical Center Inc Paterson, NJ | 9.3 mi | $4,626.00 | $4,626.00 | 2026-04-24 |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ | 11.6 mi | $311.87 | $4,037.00 | 2026-02-12 |
| St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic, NJ | 12.0 mi | $282.00 | $3,544.35 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ | 12.4 mi | $894.60 | $1,491.00 | 2026-05-06 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ | 12.6 mi | $634.85 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | 14.2 mi | $595.90 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | 14.7 mi | $284.66 | $4,016.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| The University Hospital Newark, NJ | 16.8 mi | $319.78 | $7,024.78 | 2026-08-13 |
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 2778221 | outpatient | $720.92 | $15,519.00 | |
| MRI Spine Thor WO line 1787562 | both | $322.54 | $6,134.00 |
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