MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast at Temecula Valley Hospital
CPT 72146 · Temecula, CA
These are Temecula Valley Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 78 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $305.00, median $3,075.10, highest $13,279.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Medical Center Oceanside, CA | 26.8 mi | $2,169.16 | $3,615.26 | 2026-05-29 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | 28.1 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 28.7 mi | $2,392.00 | $4,600.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA | 31.4 mi | $864.30 | $4,321.50 | 2026-05-20 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 34.2 mi | $1,026.21 | $4,104.86 | 2026-03-30 |
| Redlands Community Hospital Redlands, CA | 35.5 mi | $2,297.52 | $9,573.00 | 2026-06-19 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 37.8 mi | $2,637.60 | $5,495.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA | 38.7 mi | $4,152.00 | $4,152.00 | 2026-02-25 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 72146 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI T-SPINE W/O CON line 31339 | both | $9,732.00 | $127.89 – $8,758.80 | |
| MRI T-SPINE W/O CON LTD mod 52 line 38818 | both | $7,175.00 | $127.89 – $6,506.20 |
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