MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at St. Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus
CPT 72146 · Quakertown, PA
These are St. Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Lansdale, PA | 16.0 mi | $275.12 | $4,155.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Pottstown Hospital Pottstown, PA | 19.8 mi | $1,473.25 | $5,893.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| St. Luke's Warren Hospital Phillipsburg, NJ | 20.2 mi | $12,538.80 | $13,932.00 | 2026-02-27 |
| Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital East Norriton, PA | 21.5 mi | $283.42 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Phoenixville Hospital Phoenixville, PA | 24.9 mi | $1,075.25 | $4,301.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | 25.6 mi | $399.70 | $1,277.00 | 2026-02-11 |
| Jefferson Abington Hospital Abington, PA | 25.8 mi | $269.26 | $4,155.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center Meadowbrook, PA | 27.8 mi | $1,228.98 | $2,048.29 | 2026-09-21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 2037 | outpatient | $6,500.70 | $7,223.00 | $247.46 – $2,520.83 |
| HB MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 410266 | inpatient | $6,500.70 | $7,223.00 | $1,874.37 – $2,031.11 |
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