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MRI thoracic spine without contrast cost in Louisiana

MRI thoracic spine without 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

$1,170Typical
$602 – $2,613Most listed prices

From 94 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $1,868 (most listed prices $515–$5,341).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Imaging centers usually quote all-in (global). Hospitals usually list the technical charge only, and the radiologist bills separately.

Cheapest in Louisiana

Total price

MRI thoracic spine without 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.

$308Lowest est. total
$1,170Typical
$10,955Highest

In Louisiana, from 94 providers. Most listed prices: $602–$2,613.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District
    Hospital · Church Point, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Read only
    $168
    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 mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Read only
    $197
    Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
  3. Reeves Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Bernice, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Read only
    $263
    Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Franklin Medical Center
    Hospital · Winnsboro, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $133est. $308 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Lady of the Sea General Hospital
    Hospital · Cut Off, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Read only
    $349
  6. Richland Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Delhi, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $187est. $362 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Richland Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $217est. $392 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Doctors' Hospital of Slidell, LLC
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $257est. $432 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $265est. $441 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $453

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
    Hospital · Houma, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $453

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Springhill Medical Center
    Hospital · Springhill, LA
    MRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast
    Scan only
    $279est. $454 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026

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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.