MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Ascension Seton Northwest
CPT 72146 · Austin, TX
These are Ascension Seton Northwest's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 111 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $235.85, median $2,391.20, highest $24,521.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 3.4 mi | $5,898.00 | $5,898.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus Austin, TX | 6.0 mi | $2,678.66 | $3,998.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 7.6 mi | $5,439.00 | $5,439.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Cedar Park, TX | 8.0 mi | $2,198.29 | $6,106.37 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 8.1 mi | $2,472.05 | $3,531.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Round Rock, TX | 9.8 mi | $2,192.54 | $3,654.23 | 2026-06-13 |
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 T SPN CANL WO line 14868762 | both | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | $156.48 – $1,969.00 |
| MR T SPN CANL WO mod TC line 14868763 | outpatient | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | $156.48 – $1,969.00 |
| MR T SPN CANL WO mod TC line 14868765 | both | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | $156.48 – $1,969.00 |
| MR T SPN CANL WO line 14868768 | outpatient | $1,271.34 | $3,531.50 | $156.48 – $1,969.00 |
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 15038997 | inpatient | $229.56 – $421.65 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 15038998 | outpatient | $229.56 – $421.65 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 15368009 | both | $156.48 – $1,969.00 |
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