MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 72146 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center'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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $5,464.10 | $5,464.10 | 2026-03-31 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 6.1 mi | $979.00 | $1,958.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 11.0 mi | $2,090.72 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 15.6 mi | $1,057.44 | $2,203.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | 20.5 mi | $2,082.46 | $6,846.83 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 21.1 mi | $2,148.70 | $6,846.83 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI T-SPINE INTERMEDIATE line 130537 | outpatient | $1,134.75 | $2,225.00 | $1,335.00 – $1,780.00 |
| MRI T-SPINE INTERMEDIATE line 63500 | inpatient | $1,134.75 | $2,225.00 | $1,425.11 – $1,780.00 |
| Mri chest spine w/o dye line 142917 | outpatient | $184.31 – $1,115.81 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 169190 | outpatient | $15.03 – $1,484.92 | ||
| MRI CHEST SPINE W/O DYE line 169191 | outpatient | $15.03 – $240.17 | ||
| MRI T- SPINE,INTERMEDIATE line 169192 | outpatient | $6.18 – $1,318.73 |
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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