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Thoracic Spine MRI, Without Contrast

Virginia 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.

How much does Thoracic Spine MRI, Without Contrast cost?

$363

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $363 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $240 to $525.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $363 · 10th to 90th $186 to $741
$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0Kprofessional $363

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$281.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$758.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$562.34
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$436.52
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$316.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$1,778.28
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$120.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$616.60
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$295.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$100.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$194.98
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$870.96
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$151.36
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$446.68
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$1,318.26
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$158.49
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$691.83

Where Virginia sits

The same service costs 2.5 times more in Wisconsin than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Virginia $363 · 39th of 51
WI $617OK $245

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.