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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

North Carolina 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?

$457

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $457 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $302 to $676.

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 $457 · 10th to 90th $282 to $1,413
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0Kprofessional $457

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
$85.11
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,258.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$467.74
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$691.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,096.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$245.47
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$851.14
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$223.87
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$537.03
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina $457 · 24th 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.