MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Tacoma, WA
These are St. Joseph Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 28, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $979.00, median $1,973.54, highest $5,464.10. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clare Hospital Lakewood, WA | 5.7 mi | $1,973.54 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 8.5 mi | $2,148.70 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | 10.5 mi | $2,082.46 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 15.3 mi | $2,090.72 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | 26.0 mi | $1,134.75 | $2,225.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 26.5 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 26.5 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 28.6 mi | $979.00 | $1,958.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CON standard_charge_information[12991] | outpatient | $2,267.66 | $6,846.83 | $273.98 – $5,135.13 |
| HC MRI THORACIC SPINE WO CON standard_charge_information[12990] | inpatient | $2,267.66 | $6,846.83 | $4,929.72 – $5,135.13 |
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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