MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
CPT 72146 · Darby, PA
These are Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 4.6 mi | $8,687.80 | $8,687.80 | 2025-12-31 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 4.6 mi | $6,065.00 | $6,065.00 | 2026-03-19 |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 5.6 mi | $2,069.20 | $5,173.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $281.90 | $3,688.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media, PA | 7.8 mi | $2,069.20 | $5,173.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | 8.1 mi | $2,069.20 | $5,173.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 8.3 mi | $889.50 | $8,895.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 9.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI Thoracic Spine W/O Contrast line 314351 | both | $2,393.30 | $3,682.00 | $662.83 – $662.83 |
| HC MRI Thoracic Spine W/O Contrast line 314352 | both | $2,393.30 | $3,682.00 | $196.10 – $3,682.00 |
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