Imaging - MRI
MRI thoracic spine without contrast cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 114 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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.
In North Carolina, from 114 providers. Most listed prices: $1,114–$4,089.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Washington Regional Medical Center$322Hospital · PlymouthEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $361
- $386
- $147est. $322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $186est. $361 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Peak Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $211est. $386 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $654est. $829 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass HealthMRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrastScan only$696est. $871 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliat price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,027
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalMRI mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrastScan only$876est. $1,051 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $876est. $1,051 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,108
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Bertie Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $939est. $1,114 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $939est. $1,114 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,193
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.