Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 24,792 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.3x markup — hospitals charge $838.40 but Medicare allows only $100.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS code 72146) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $100.62, but hospitals typically charge $838.40 — a 8.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $100.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $20.12. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 8.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $77.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134 | $1,125 | 600 | 6,066 | +32.8% |
| Alaska | $127 | $1,557 | 83 | 493 | +26.2% |
| Maryland | $125 | $814 | 459 | 6,059 | +24.1% |
| New York | $122 | $1,040 | 1,317 | 15,830 | +21.3% |
| Florida | $120 | $1,076 | 1,814 | 20,967 | +18.8% |
| California | $118 | $929 | 2,292 | 24,812 | +17.3% |
| Nevada | $116 | $1,063 | 254 | 2,182 | +15.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $115 | $351 | 49 | 160 | +14.1% |
| Arizona | $108 | $941 | 378 | 5,814 | +7.2% |
| Delaware | $108 | $776 | 87 | 1,251 | +6.9% |
| Connecticut | $106 | $815 | 318 | 2,500 | +5.7% |
| District of Columbia | $106 | $680 | 65 | 1,436 | +5.3% |
| Colorado | $102 | $759 | 447 | 4,850 | +1.6% |
| Hawaii | $100 | $585 | 68 | 320 | -0.7% |
| Texas | $100 | $1,003 | 1,596 | 19,034 | -0.9% |
| Wyoming | $100 | $941 | 62 | 457 | -0.9% |
| Alabama | $99 | $779 | 501 | 4,067 | -1.4% |
| Rhode Island | $98 | $596 | 68 | 812 | -2.9% |
| New Mexico | $97 | $913 | 126 | 944 | -3.4% |
| Massachusetts | $97 | $794 | 624 | 6,325 | -3.6% |
| Virginia | $95 | $998 | 600 | 6,815 | -5.3% |
| Washington | $95 | $670 | 545 | 4,361 | -5.7% |
| South Carolina | $94 | $867 | 479 | 4,353 | -6.1% |
| Louisiana | $94 | $882 | 400 | 3,046 | -6.3% |
| Minnesota | $94 | $835 | 802 | 5,594 | -6.8% |
| Georgia | $93 | $960 | 841 | 7,250 | -7.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $90 | $596 | 1,087 | 8,412 | -10.8% |
| Illinois | $89 | $785 | 1,072 | 9,139 | -11.4% |
| Oregon | $89 | $578 | 336 | 2,327 | -11.8% |
| Utah | $88 | $530 | 240 | 1,883 | -12.6% |
| Tennessee | $87 | $721 | 791 | 6,379 | -13.4% |
| Kentucky | $87 | $615 | 288 | 2,660 | -13.9% |
| Mississippi | $86 | $904 | 214 | 2,417 | -14.1% |
| Montana | $86 | $514 | 103 | 790 | -14.4% |
| North Carolina | $86 | $740 | 952 | 8,656 | -14.5% |
| Oklahoma | $86 | $696 | 287 | 3,652 | -14.8% |
| Kansas | $85 | $613 | 264 | 2,555 | -15.6% |
| Iowa | $84 | $608 | 252 | 1,722 | -16.8% |
| Maine | $84 | $482 | 95 | 910 | -17.0% |
| Indiana | $83 | $686 | 493 | 3,862 | -17.2% |
| Michigan | $83 | $610 | 547 | 5,701 | -17.2% |
| New Hampshire | $83 | $954 | 162 | 1,144 | -17.3% |
| Missouri | $83 | $498 | 485 | 5,505 | -17.3% |
| Ohio | $82 | $584 | 763 | 8,264 | -18.2% |
| South Dakota | $82 | $535 | 87 | 568 | -18.7% |
| Wisconsin | $81 | $912 | 542 | 3,044 | -19.4% |
| Idaho | $81 | $601 | 116 | 1,065 | -20.0% |
| Vermont | $80 | $369 | 32 | 294 | -20.0% |
| West Virginia | $80 | $617 | 132 | 1,013 | -20.4% |
| Nebraska | $77 | $453 | 161 | 1,602 | -23.1% |
| North Dakota | $75 | $439 | 81 | 654 | -25.3% |
| Arkansas | $73 | $444 | 314 | 3,782 | -27.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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