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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

Iowa 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?

$427

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $427 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $302 to $661.

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 $427 · 10th to 90th $282 to $1,778
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $427

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
$89.13
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,778.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$478.63
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$245.47
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,949.84
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$549.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$794.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$3,467.37
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$707.95
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$2,187.76
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$346.74
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$891.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$288.40
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$977.24
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$269.15
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$724.44
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$218.78

Where Iowa 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.

Iowa $427 · 33rd 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.