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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

South 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?

$372

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $372 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $316 to $490.

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 $372 · 10th to 90th $282 to $661
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $372

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
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$199.53
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,071.52
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$204.17
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$186.21

Where South 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.

South Carolina $372 · 48th 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.