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MRI thoracic spine with contrast cost in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

$1,346Typical
$668 – $2,843Most listed prices

From 81 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

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 Louisiana

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.

$372Lowest est. total
$1,346Typical
$12,860Highest

In Louisiana, from 81 providers. Most listed prices: $668–$2,843.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District
    Hospital · Church Point, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Read only
    $201
    Source: Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322
    Hospital · Bunkie, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Read only
    $236
    Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
  3. Reeves Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Bernice, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Read only
    $263
    Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Franklin Medical Center
    Hospital · Winnsboro, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $161est. $372 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $317est. $529 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. NMC Operating Company LLC dba The Spine Hospital of Louisiana
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $541

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: NMC Operating Company LLC dba The Spine Hospital o price fil · checked Oct 2026
  7. Springhill Medical Center
    Hospital · Springhill, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $336est. $548 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Hardtner Medical Center
    Hospital · Olla, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $551

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $345est. $556 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $557

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
    Hospital · Shreveport, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $571

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast
    Scan only
    $392est. $603 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

See all prices for MRI thoracic spine with contrast

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.