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Thoracic Spine MRI, Without Contrast

Colorado rates for HCPCS 72146

This MRI scan images the middle section of the spine, between the neck and lower back, without the use of an intravenous contrast injection. It provides a detailed look at the discs, spinal cord, and surrounding soft tissue in this region, helping identify causes of mid-back pain, numbness, or weakness. It is the standard, non-contrast version of this scan.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $102 · 10th–90th $89$1380%20%40%10th90th$102Professionalmedian $186 · 10th–90th $72$4790%5%10th90th$186$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$371.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$758.58
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$812.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$630.96
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$371.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,778.28
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$1,513.56
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$144.54
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$389.05
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$169.82
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$776.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$575.44