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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

Kentucky 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?

$380

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $380 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $282 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $380 · 10th to 90th $263 to $741
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $380

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
$83.18
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$467.74
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$758.58
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$177.83
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$2,630.27
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$457.09
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$724.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$154.88

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky $380 · 45th 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.