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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 72147

An MRI scanner creates detailed images of the mid-back (thoracic) portion of the spine after contrast material is injected into a vein, which can highlight certain tissues, such as areas of inflammation or abnormal blood vessels, more clearly than a plain scan. It uses magnets and radio waves rather than radiation.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast cost?

$398

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $398 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $389 to $537.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $316 to $832
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $398

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
$371.54
Typical High
$707.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$602.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$141.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$2,344.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$660.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,819.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$575.44

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.1 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $398 · 41st of 51
AK $708TX $331

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.