MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at St. Joseph's University Medical Center Inc
CPT 72146 · Paterson, NJ
These are St. Joseph's University Medical Center Inc's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 24, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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. Mary's General Hospital Passaic, NJ | 3.1 mi | $282.00 | $3,544.35 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ | 5.6 mi | $894.60 | $1,491.00 | 2026-05-06 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | 5.7 mi | $284.66 | $4,016.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ | 6.7 mi | $311.87 | $4,037.00 | 2026-02-12 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | 7.2 mi | $595.90 | $2,996.00 | 2026-03-04 |
| Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains, NJ | 9.3 mi | $720.92 | $15,519.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood, NJ | 9.5 mi | $414.60 | $4,146.00 | 2026-02-02 |
| Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ | 9.9 mi | $284.66 | $4,329.00 | 2025-12-31 |
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 W/O C 72146 line 67318 | outpatient | $4,626.00 | $4,626.00 | $283.47 – $4,626.00 |
| MRI Thoracic W/O C 72146 line 17827 | inpatient | $4,626.00 | $4,626.00 | $3,006.90 – $4,626.00 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod TC line 128641 | both | $106.31 – $743.34 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE mod 26 line 128642 | both | $55.60 – $137.03 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 128643 | both | $161.90 – $880.37 |
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