Abdominal MRI (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI abdomen with contrast · CPT 74182
$305.64
lowest cash price
$2,240.00
national median
$22,125.19
highest cash price
824
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $305.64–$22,125.19 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,822.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,235.79)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,600.20 | $1,600.20 | $5,774.34 |
| Arizona | 20 | $387.79 | $543.43 | $3,711.49 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $643.80 | $1,527.60 | $3,411.00 |
| California | 86 | $459.00 | $3,276.00 | $11,141.46 |
| Colorado | 17 | $491.02 | $6,344.58 | $16,929.41 |
| Florida | 80 | $590.15 | $6,371.24 | $21,682.20 |
| Georgia | 25 | $608.88 | $2,122.00 | $4,478.52 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $913.92 | $913.92 | $1,972.50 |
| Illinois | 48 | $1,050.00 | $3,303.00 | $4,771.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $898.00 | $3,679.81 |
| Iowa | 19 | $971.40 | $2,102.40 | $4,520.28 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,376.00 | $4,879.79 | $16,294.17 |
| Kentucky | 19 | $940.21 | $2,724.00 | $17,770.59 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $836.42 | $836.42 | $836.42 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,822.25 | $3,061.10 | $3,136.80 |
| Maryland | 1 | $607.20 | $607.20 | $607.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $349.21 | $1,726.48 | $5,190.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $1,231.34 | $3,118.53 | $3,473.60 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $809.41 | $1,075.25 | $1,289.00 |
| Missouri | 19 | $1,450.15 | $1,705.00 | $14,858.33 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,183.20 | $2,183.20 | $2,240.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,604.82 | $2,051.00 | $3,723.00 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,788.12 | $2,199.24 | $2,435.26 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,655.10 | $4,655.10 | $4,655.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $703.20 | $1,077.25 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,889.60 | $2,889.60 | $2,889.60 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $7,597.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,832.00 | $2,141.80 | $5,821.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,579.20 | $2,579.20 | $3,443.20 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,136.00 | $2,057.90 | $5,608.80 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $954.14 | $954.14 | $2,960.10 |
| Oregon | 11 | $305.64 | $1,767.00 | $3,004.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $569.50 | $2,713.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $703.50 | $1,996.00 | $9,777.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $3,056.80 | $3,154.40 | $3,488.80 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $497.56 | $636.75 | $12,686.42 |
| Texas | 113 | $985.14 | $2,482.20 | $22,125.19 |
| Virginia | 38 | $636.75 | $2,150.00 | $12,825.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $743.08 | $2,087.38 | $3,822.70 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $526.50 | $1,398.00 | $3,092.50 |
| Wisconsin | 29 | $1,391.25 | $2,210.00 | $4,033.69 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $982.38 | $3,028.78 | $3,418.82 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $2,713.80 | $339.58 – $1,177.79 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $2,713.80 | $357.18 – $2,598.54 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $2,713.80 | $337.08 – $1,125.45 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $2,713.80 | $347.79 – $3,844.55 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $2,713.80 | $338.22 – $3,844.55 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $2,720.00 | $358.00 – $358.00 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $2,724.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $2,739.00 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $2,751.45 | $710.08 – $3,182.40 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $2,763.42 | $58.17 – $11,302.50 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $2,764.30 | $388.77 – $1,493.03 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $2,764.64 | $75.45 – $3,065.29 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $2,773.42 | not published |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $2,774.06 | $1,751.20 – $3,860.60 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $2,781.61 | $1,440.56 – $5,672.27 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $2,783.50 | $60.99 – $2,077.40 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $2,787.85 | $330.06 – $343.26 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $2,789.16 | $179.97 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $2,789.16 | $356.43 – $1,513.40 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $2,789.16 | $179.97 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $2,789.16 | $186.59 – $1,444.47 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $2,794.42 | $299.22 – $5,310.62 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $2,818.81 | $434.45 – $4,297.53 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $2,822.25 | $81.45 – $2,562.60 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $2,835.60 | $71.43 – $3,957.60 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,836.80 | $318.66 – $1,231.00 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $2,841.60 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $2,850.60 | $61.83 – $763.40 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $2,856.00 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,864.05 | $78.73 – $2,259.74 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $2,870.36 | $299.22 – $10,288.00 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $2,889.60 | $346.06 – $484.48 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $2,913.36 | $75.01 – $172.66 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $2,955.00 | $171.40 – $695.38 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $2,960.10 | $191.82 – $1,066.26 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $2,976.35 | $333.12 – $346.44 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $2,976.35 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $3,004.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $3,013.50 | $338.34 – $609.01 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $3,028.78 | $1,910.40 – $3,860.60 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $3,051.00 | $399.62 – $1,203.97 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $3,051.00 | $343.82 – $1,243.23 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $3,056.80 | $170.46 – $3,438.90 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $3,057.03 | $384.36 – $384.36 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $3,061.10 | $81.45 – $2,883.56 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $3,062.40 | $381.40 – $830.11 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $3,084.50 | $1,751.20 – $3,860.60 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $3,092.50 | $60.99 – $1,685.38 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $3,105.85 | $81.45 – $2,894.65 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $3,106.40 | $283.44 – $3,494.70 |