MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
CPT 72146 · Buffalo, NY
These are Mercy Hospital of Buffalo'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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $499.12 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 6.6 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 9.1 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 20.6 mi | $538.27 | $768.96 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 24.2 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 32.5 mi | $1,024.64 | $1,576.37 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 52.7 mi | $1,697.28 | $2,176.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Olean General Hospital Olean, NY | 57.2 mi | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI, Dorsal Spine - MRI Thoracic Spine WO Contrast line 306495 | both | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | $46.54 – $1,457.00 |
| MRI Spinal Canal Thoracic W/O Contrast Matrl|PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT mod 26 line 489339 | both | $891.00 | $891.00 | $46.54 – $1,457.00 |
| MRI Spinal Canal Thoracic W/O Contrast Matrl|TECHNICAL COMPONENT mod TC line 489348 | both | $891.00 | $891.00 | $46.54 – $1,457.00 |
| HC MRI, Dorsal Spine - MRI Thoracic Spine WO Contrast|TECHNICAL COMPONENT mod TC line 1022701 | both | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | $46.54 – $1,457.00 |
| MRI Spinal Canal Thoracic W/O Contrast Matrl line 2049973 | both | $891.00 | $891.00 | $46.54 – $1,457.00 |
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