Imaging - MRI
MRI thoracic spine with contrast cost in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
From 95 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin, from 95 providers. Most listed prices: $1,174–$3,795.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Crossing Rivers Health$874Hospital · Prairie Du ChienEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $961
- $973
- $171Source: St. Croix Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $628
+12 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $858
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Sparta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare La CrosseMRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrastRead only$858Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare La price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $663est. $874 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Crossing Rivers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $750est. $961 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $762est. $973 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bellin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $762est. $973 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Emplify Health Behavioral Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $872est. $1,083 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tomah Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.)MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrastScan only$877est. $1,088 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension N price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.)MRI of mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrastScan only$877est. $1,088 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Asc price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $963est. $1,174 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: ThedaCare Appleton 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.