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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,845.72 | $307.82 – $4,319.29 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $1,846.35 | $255.20 – $2,254.56 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,865.00 | $539.81 – $2,984.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,884.15 | $12.57 – $1,698.00 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,886.00 | $60.99 – $629.39 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,890.00 | $539.81 – $3,402.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,892.15 | $358.25 – $365.41 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,900.41 | $1,502.00 – $2,950.64 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,916.91 | $1,002.46 – $4,726.89 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $1,924.51 | $1,019.25 – $5,672.27 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $1,929.30 | $252.20 – $7,080.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,935.45 | $342.45 – $1,348.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,947.00 | $61.83 – $763.40 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,963.00 | $191.82 – $2,573.97 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,972.50 | $367.00 – $367.00 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $1,977.88 | $1,002.46 – $4,726.89 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,983.80 | $397.30 – $1,603.77 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,984.95 | $12.57 – $1,917.02 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,996.00 | $337.23 – $370.95 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,997.50 | $349.95 – $360.24 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $2,002.00 | $64.31 – $1,540.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $2,002.00 | $76.92 – $2,464.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2,022.65 | $448.71 – $1,074.63 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $2,024.82 | $339.95 – $925.84 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,033.79 | $178.86 – $2,372.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $2,042.68 | $311.75 – $2,553.35 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $2,042.68 | $420.45 – $3,064.02 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $2,042.68 | $332.94 – $3,064.02 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $2,042.68 | $311.75 – $3,064.02 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $2,042.68 | $311.75 – $3,064.02 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $2,051.00 | $434.45 – $3,281.60 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $2,051.40 | $328.68 – $3,156.00 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $2,051.53 | $269.30 – $4,678.00 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $2,056.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $2,056.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $2,057.90 | not published |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,061.15 | $448.71 – $1,174.88 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,061.15 | $448.71 – $1,917.24 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $2,077.14 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $2,077.14 | $351.17 – $649.66 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,077.14 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $2,077.14 | $305.72 – $845.64 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $2,077.14 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $2,077.14 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $2,077.14 | $845.64 – $1,085.52 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,077.14 | $362.70 – $710.90 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $2,077.14 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $2,077.14 | $349.93 – $685.86 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $2,077.14 | $343.30 – $672.87 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $2,087.38 | $1,002.46 – $4,726.89 |