Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Florida?

The cheapest Florida hospital published cash price for this procedure is $239. 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.

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MRI Scan of Middle Spinal Canal without Contrast Cost in Florida

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 155 Florida hospitals. CPT 72146. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $4,864 📉 Low $239 📈 High $17,373 🏥 155 hospitals 🏛️ 124 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $194

Hospital comparison — Florida

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 155 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	UHC	Molina	MultiPlan	Cigna	BCBS	Centene	Humana
MANATEE HEALTH BRADENTON	$239	$154	$524	—	$507	$546	—	—	$131
ASCENSION SACRED HEART HOSPITAL PENSACOLA TH AVE PENSACOLA	$472	$250	$245	—	—	$1,980	—	$243	$250
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT'S ST. JOHNS COUNTY HOSPITAL TRINITY WAY SAINT JOHNS	$558	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT'S CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL MIDDLEBURG	$558	$250	$245	$449	—	$245	$243	$243	$235
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE	$558	$250	$245	$449	—	$245	$243	$243	$235
ASCENCION ST. VINCENT'S SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE	$558	$250	$245	$449	—	$245	$243	$243	$233
MAYO CLINIC FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE	$672	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MICCOSUKEE ROAD TALLAHASSEE	$687	$100	$100	—	—	$60.00	$100	$100	$100
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY N. BONITA AVE PANAMA CITY	$755	$250	$245	—	—	$1,038	—	$243	$250
JACKSON HOSPITAL MARIANNA	$890	$243	$243	—	$1,555	$1,158	$1,728	$243	$243
DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BONIFAY BONIFAY	$977	$500	$521	—	—	—	—	—	$553
ASCENSION SACRED HEART GULF PORT ST JOE	$1,010	$268	$262	—	—	$1,388	—	$260	$268
ASCENSION SACRED HEART EMERALD COAST MIRAMAR BEACH	$1,029	$250	$245	—	—	$1,415	—	$243	$250
PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE	$1,059	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF JUPITER INNOVATION WAY JUPITER	$1,081	$216	$540	—	$865	—	$540	—	—
PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF VENICE NOKOMIS	$1,081	$235	$223	—	$865	—	$235	—	$230
PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF TAVARES MAYO DRIVE TAVARES	$1,081	$238	$226	—	$865	—	$238	—	$233
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LAKELAND	$1,104	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FORT MYERS	$1,591	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER FORT MYERS	$1,591	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LEE HEALTH COCONUT POINT ESTERO	$1,591	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL CAPE CORAL	$1,591	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LEE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FORT MYERS	$1,591	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NCH BAKER DOWNTOWN NAPLES	$1,816	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CORNELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PAVILION SARASOTA	$2,187	$73.53	$72.00	$57.63	—	$104	$68.72	$73.60	—
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-VENICE CAMPUS NORTH VENICE	$2,187	$267	$257	$165	—	$687	$249	$262	—
SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL PLANT CITY	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL NORTH LUTZ	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL DUNEDIN	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
BAYCARE HOSPITAL WESLEY CHAPEL WESLEY CHAPEL	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
BAYCARE ALLIANT HOSPITAL DUNEDIN	$2,199	$164	$156	$161	—	—	—	$161	$159
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BARTOW	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL CLEARWATER	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL WINTER HAVEN	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL- RECOVERY CENTER LUTZ	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL SAFETY HARBOR	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$243	$243	$161	$159
BAYCARE ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL SAINT PETERSBURG	$2,199	$157	$156	$161	—	$279	$243	$161	$159
DESOTO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARCADIA	$2,208	$100	$100	—	—	$530	$85.00	$100	$100
ADVENTHEALTH PALM COAST PARKWAY PALM COAST	$2,225	$162	$162	$169	$4,840	$487	$240	$250	$240
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL SAINT PETERSBURG	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$473	—
ORLANDO HEALTH LAKE MARY HOSPITAL LAKE MARY	$2,267	$249	$529	—	—	—	$245	$448	—
ORLANDO HEALTH HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL OCOEE	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	$267	$245	$448	—
ORLANDO HEALTH ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL SAINT CLOUD	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$448	—
ORLANDO HEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM - LUTZ LUTZ	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$448	—
ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL SEBASTIAN	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$448	—
ORLANDO HEALTH MELBOURNE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$287	—
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL CLERMONT	$2,267	$257	$529	—	—	—	$245	$448	—
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER TAMPA	$2,358	$21.74	$25.00	$19.60	$68.72	$60.00	$25.20	—	$25.20
STARKEY RANCH ER & HOSPITAL HEART PINE AVE ODESSA	$2,423	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA 5TH FLOOR	$2,652	$267	$395	—	—	$699	$257	$553	—
EXALT HEALTH INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL WELLEN PARK VENICE	$3,108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EXALT HEALTH INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL WILDWOOD A WILDWOOD	$3,108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EXALT HEALTH INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ORANGE PARK ORANGE PARK	$3,108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EXALT HEALTH INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LAKELAND W AUBURNDALE	$3,108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EXALT HEALTH INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LAKEWOOD RANCH LAKE OSPREY DR. SARASOTA	$3,108	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
KERALTY HOSPITAL MIAMI MIAMI	$3,150	$216	$230	—	—	—	—	—	$290
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL FORT LAUDERDALE	$3,151	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL NICEVILLE	$3,354	$1,006	$518	$637	$2,616	—	—	—	—
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOCA RATON	$3,385	$250	$438	—	—	$1,236	$245	—	$254
ADVENTHEALTH HEART OF FLORIDA DAVENPORT	$3,434	$267	$488	—	—	$515	$257	$553	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 72146, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,990 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 155 Florida 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 Florida, Medicare reimburses about $194 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Florida range from $239 to $17,373 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 25.1x 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 Florida?: Cash prices for mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (CPT 72146) in Florida range from $239 to $17,373, with a median of $4,864. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Florida?: The cheapest Florida hospital published cash price for this procedure is $239. 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.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Florida facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72146 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.