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MRI Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast

Virginia 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 Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $427 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $331 to $537.

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 $263 to $851
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0Kprofessional $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
$117.49
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$181.97
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$602.56
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$173.78
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$1,905.46
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$426.58
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$120.23
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$181.97
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$549.54
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,318.26
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$181.97

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia $427 · 35th 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.