MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CPT 72146 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 21 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $234.00, median $2,069.20, highest $8,687.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 0.0 mi | $6,065.00 | $6,065.00 | 2026-03-19 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $281.90 | $3,688.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $2,393.30 | $3,682.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $2,069.20 | $5,173.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $889.50 | $8,895.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $5,947.50 | $11,895.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $283.42 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $243.00 | $3,922.50 | 2026-09-01 |
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 T-Spine W/O Contrast line 328 | outpatient | $8,687.80 | $8,687.80 | $252.72 – $7,819.02 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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