MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Houston, TX
These are St. Joseph Medical Center'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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | $18,442.10 | $18,442.10 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,999.28 | $6,247.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,760.85 | $5,031.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $946.50 | $1,893.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $13,723.66 | $13,723.66 | 2026-09-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $2,678.66 | $3,998.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,633.28 | $5,104.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Womans Hospital of Texas,the Houston, TX | 5.8 mi | $10,080.14 | $10,080.14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI SPINE THORACIC WO CONTR line 20153 | outpatient | $235.85 | $8,192.09 | $227.60 – $335.57 |
| MRI SPINE THORACIC WO CONTR line 20154 | inpatient | $8,192.09 | $4,915.25 – $8,192.09 | |
| MRI SPINE THORACIC WO CONTR line 20155 | outpatient | $8,192.09 | $196.14 – $8,192.09 |
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