MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Rochester General Hospital
CPT 72146 · Rochester, NY
These are Rochester General Hospital'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | 2.6 mi | $1,675.35 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY | 3.6 mi | $1,307.22 | $1,634.02 | 2026-04-01 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | 4.8 mi | $1,675.35 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Newark, NY | 26.6 mi | $1,006.36 | $1,548.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| F F Thompson Hospital Canandaigua, NY | 27.6 mi | $592.00 | 2026-01-01 | |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic Clifton Springs, NY | 28.4 mi | $956.04 | $1,470.83 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 33.6 mi | $1,024.64 | $1,576.37 | 2026-04-01 |
| Geneva General Hospital Geneva, NY | 38.6 mi | $280.17 | $700.41 | 2026-08-27 |
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 SPINE THORACIC WO CONTRAST line 35769 | both | $1,006.36 | $1,548.25 | |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye line 43847 | outpatient | $180.91 – $180.91 |
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