Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Washington D.C.?

The cheapest Washington D.C. hospital published cash price for this procedure is $220. 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 Washington D.C.

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 6 Washington D.C. hospitals. CPT 72146. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $2,137 📉 Low $220 📈 High $2,474 🏥 6 hospitals 🏛️ 2 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $218

Hospital comparison — Washington D.C.

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 6 of 6 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	Cigna	MultiPlan	UHC
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON	$220	—	—	—	—
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON	$2,041	$966	$282	$2,041	$220
BRIDGEPOINT CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL NATIONAL HARBORSIDE WASHINGTON	$2,137	—	—	—	—
BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON	$2,137	—	—	—	—
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON	$2,474	$2,815	$1,831	$4,639	—
CEDAR HILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GW HEALTH WASHINGTON	$2,474	—	—	—	—

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 6 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C., Medicare reimburses about $218 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Washington D.C. range from $220 to $2,474 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.8x 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 Washington D.C.?: Cash prices for mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (CPT 72146) in Washington D.C. range from $220 to $2,474, with a median of $2,137. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast in Washington D.C.?: The cheapest Washington D.C. hospital published cash price for this procedure is $220. 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 Washington D.C. facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72146 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.