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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

Minnesota 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?

$562

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $562 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $427 to $759.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $562 · 10th to 90th $316 to $1,000
$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $562

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
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$501.19
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$263.03
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$645.65
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$851.14
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$199.53
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$794.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$3,467.37
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$288.40

Where Minnesota 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.

Minnesota $562 · 5th 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.