MRI Scan of Middle Spinal Canal without Contrast Cost in Hawaii
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 6 Hawaii hospitals. CPT 72146. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Hawaii
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 6 of 6 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Kaiser | Humana | MultiPlan | First Health | Aetna | Cigna | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAISER PERMANENTE MOANALUA MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$1,965 | — | $249 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$2,010 | $80.00 | $140 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAIMEA |
$2,010 | $80.00 | $300 | $90.00 | $72.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER - WEST OAHU EWA BEACH |
$2,010 | $80.00 | $140 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER WAHIAWA WAHIAWA |
$2,010 | $80.00 | — | $90.00 | — | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HONOLULU |
$6,406 | $197 | $65.00 | — | $85.00 | — | $75.00 | $282 | $29.27 |
That is the median of what the 6 Hawaii 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 Hawaii, Medicare reimburses about $208 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Hawaii range from $1,965 to $6,406 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.7x 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 Hawaii?
- Cash prices for mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (CPT 72146) in Hawaii range from $1,965 to $6,406, with a median of $2,010. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Hawaii?
- The cheapest Hawaii hospital published cash price for this procedure is $1,965. 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.