MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Elizabeth, NJ
These are Trinitas Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 4, 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.
Every row for CPT 72146 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI T-Spine W/O Con standard_charge_information[49626] | outpatient | $562.34 | $2,996.00 | $101.44 – $1,910.54 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[72934] | outpatient | $312.92 – $436.00 |
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