MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at HCA Houston Healthcare West
CPT 72146 · Houston, TX
These are HCA Houston Healthcare West'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 West Hospital Houston, TX | 4.8 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,760.85 | $5,031.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Katy, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | 11.0 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX | 11.0 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 14.4 mi | $1,999.28 | $6,247.75 | 2026-04-01 |
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 CONT standard_charge_information[241221] | outpatient | $19,795.00 | $19,795.00 | $1,187.70 – $17,815.50 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[7729] | outpatient | $202.45 – $202.45 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[22274] | outpatient | $202.45 – $2,739.00 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material standard_charge_information[61527] | outpatient | $192.22 – $2,268.00 |
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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