MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca
CPT 72146 · Jamestown, NY
These are UPMC Chautauqua at Wca's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 23.0 mi | $1,697.28 | $2,176.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Olean General Hospital Olean, NY | 43.2 mi | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 57.5 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 63.3 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 63.5 mi | $499.12 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 64.8 mi | $300.00 | $1,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Jones Memorial Hospital Wellsville, NY | 67.6 mi | $459.00 | 2026-01-01 | |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 71.0 mi | $538.27 | $768.96 | 2026-06-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR SP CANAL THORACIC WO line 14613 | outpatient | $682.20 | $1,137.00 | $209.20 – $1,023.30 |
| MR SP CANAL THORACIC WO line 14612 | inpatient | $682.20 | $1,137.00 | $739.05 – $852.75 |
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