MRI Scan of Middle Spinal Canal without Contrast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 72146. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$430 | $193 | $52.92 | $156 | $1,009 | $55.75 | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$556 | $282 | $551 | $795 | — | — | $1,374 | $234 | $284 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$803 | $771 | $771 | $771 | — | — | $771 | $771 | $771 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$803 | $181 | $291 | $719 | — | — | $1,003 | $253 | $756 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$911 | $323 | $295 | $708 | — | — | — | $259 | $293 |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$1,083 | $258 | $368 | $295 | $242 | $292 | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$1,157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$1,229 | $287 | $368 | $295 | $242 | $292 | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$1,229 | $287 | $368 | $295 | $242 | $292 | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$1,739 | $202 | $202 | $785 | — | $202 | $2,561 | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,886 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$2,180 | $76.70 | $420 | $1,503 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$2,277 | $286 | $665 | $650 | $453 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 15 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 72146 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $203 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $430 to $2,277 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.1x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (CPT 72146) in Connecticut range from $430 to $2,277, with a median of $1,229. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $430. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.