MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Erie County Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Buffalo, NY
These are Erie County Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 25, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 80 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $243.77, median $896.13, highest $7,700.15. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 1.6 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 4.2 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 16.3 mi | $538.27 | $768.96 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 18.9 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 30.5 mi | $1,024.64 | $1,576.37 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 57.5 mi | $1,697.28 | $2,176.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital Dansville, NY | 60.1 mi | $358.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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 CHEST SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[41959] | outpatient | $499.12 | $128.29 – $1,240.19 | |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE standard_charge_information[41960] | both | $123.00 | ||
| MRI THORAC SPINE W/O CONTRAST standard_charge_information[42055] | both | $2,211.67 |
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