MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
CPT 72146 · Houston, TX
These are HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | 8.3 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX | 8.3 mi | $1,760.85 | $5,031.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Tomball, TX | 10.6 mi | $19,284.56 | $19,284.56 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX | 12.3 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX | 13.5 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX | 15.9 mi | $1,760.85 | $5,031.00 | 2026-02-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[19798] | outpatient | $21,388.91 | $21,388.91 | $196.14 – $2,268.00 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[2454] | outpatient | $202.45 – $202.45 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[29081] | outpatient | $202.45 – $2,739.00 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[68470] | outpatient | $21,388.91 | $21,388.91 | $202.45 – $2,739.00 |
| MRI T-SPINE W/O CONT standard_charge_information[202292] | outpatient | $21,388.91 | $21,388.91 | $1,283.33 – $18,180.57 |
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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