Imaging - MRI
MRI thoracic spine with contrast cost in Kentucky
MRI thoracic spine with contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 72 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $2,154 (most listed prices $706–$6,238).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Kentucky
Total price
MRI thoracic spine with contrast
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Kentucky, from 72 providers. Most listed prices: $1,253–$3,469.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Tj Health Samson Community Hospital$355Hospital · GlasgowEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Deaconess Union County Hospital$575Hospital · MorganfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $575
- $144est. $355 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tj Health Samson Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $514Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $363est. $575 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $363est. $575 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community HospitalMRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrastScan only$759est. $970 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $804est. $1,015 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $816est. $1,027 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph HospitalMRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrastScan only$1,190
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,224
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,025est. $1,236 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,036est. $1,247 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,287
The radiologist read is billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Norton Audubon Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.