Brain MRA (blood vessel MRI, with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MR angiography, head, without and with contrast · CPT 70546
$192.22
lowest cash price
$2,772.11
national median
$26,813.05
highest cash price
889
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $192.22–$26,813.05 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,190.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,218.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $2,406.18 | $5,741.58 | $5,942.04 |
| Arizona | 22 | $192.22 | $654.86 | $3,455.50 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $950.55 | $1,730.52 | $5,740.00 |
| California | 88 | $776.25 | $3,328.00 | $12,859.13 |
| Colorado | 17 | $498.52 | $8,116.63 | $21,902.75 |
| Florida | 80 | $638.34 | $7,760.17 | $25,470.41 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,736.93 | $1,914.51 | $14,753.51 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,232.64 | $1,232.64 | $2,910.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,250.00 | $3,309.12 | $6,034.32 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,045.50 | $3,957.44 |
| Iowa | 27 | $1,368.80 | $3,607.50 | $11,178.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,363.20 | $3,833.42 | $14,041.77 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $981.81 | $2,779.20 | $17,770.59 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $870.74 | $870.74 | $870.74 |
| Maine | 7 | $3,190.70 | $3,347.25 | $4,634.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $843.00 | $843.00 | $843.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $3,520.00 | $5,993.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,094.50 | $2,772.11 | $4,066.40 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $444.18 | $1,330.77 | $2,155.95 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,399.86 | $2,031.15 | $11,514.43 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,870.40 | $2,870.40 | $3,552.00 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,948.73 | $2,120.58 | $4,650.35 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,527.66 | $2,264.64 | $2,507.67 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,469.80 | $4,469.80 | $4,469.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $764.59 | $1,017.83 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 |
| New York | 23 | $422.61 | $981.60 | $10,546.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $2,570.48 | $2,570.48 | $6,557.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,496.80 | $3,603.20 | $3,644.00 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,233.70 | $2,069.50 | $6,960.00 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $838.98 | $2,076.25 | $4,104.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $261.36 | $2,449.50 | $3,450.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $638.00 | $2,854.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,091.50 | $1,702.50 | $4,975.80 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $3,671.20 | $3,762.40 | $4,208.80 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $489.16 | $668.55 | $18,797.98 |
| Texas | 114 | $703.23 | $2,857.68 | $26,813.05 |
| Virginia | 38 | $656.19 | $3,323.00 | $15,247.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,512.16 | $2,247.43 | $5,163.90 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $1,122.00 | $2,455.50 | $3,063.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $966.72 | $2,825.43 | $5,194.75 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $859.32 | $2,040.92 | $2,431.94 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $7,072.80 | $568.00 – $568.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $7,072.80 | $568.00 – $568.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $7,072.80 | $568.00 – $568.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,072.80 | $568.00 – $568.00 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $7,146.24 | $381.40 – $830.11 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $7,264.23 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $7,287.42 | $206.69 – $664.23 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $7,322.75 | $340.15 – $1,046.00 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $7,673.00 | $287.89 – $828.27 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $7,737.00 | $364.32 – $1,200.02 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $7,760.17 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $7,760.17 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $7,760.17 | $1,154.32 – $1,154.32 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $7,760.17 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $7,760.17 | $364.32 – $958.38 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $7,861.49 | $364.32 – $958.38 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $7,865.29 | $373.43 – $827.96 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $7,916.40 | $182.13 – $1,826.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $7,977.28 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $8,116.63 | $360.66 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $8,116.63 | $360.66 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $8,116.63 | $360.66 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $8,116.63 | $364.66 – $688.40 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $8,116.63 | $360.66 – $680.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $8,239.00 | $625.80 – $7,533.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $8,246.00 | $625.80 – $7,596.10 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $8,395.20 | $9.09 – $5,010.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $8,685.41 | $340.15 – $1,046.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $8,743.77 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $8,844.50 | $828.27 – $6,703.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $9,017.72 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $9,017.72 | $828.27 – $1,922.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $9,244.25 | $828.27 – $6,703.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $9,492.00 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $9,646.47 | $324.17 – $4,533.62 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $9,808.20 | $367.72 – $2,491.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | $9,824.27 | $828.27 – $7,525.15 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $9,912.90 | $24.00 – $6,705.95 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $9,927.14 | $262.68 – $4,408.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $10,028.33 | $828.27 – $6,796.91 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $10,397.18 | $259.65 – $4,408.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | $10,482.00 | $625.80 – $7,533.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $10,526.00 | $625.80 – $7,596.10 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $10,546.00 | $401.46 – $1,817.00 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $10,575.18 | $175.12 – $828.27 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $10,605.76 | $324.17 – $14,790.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $10,680.00 | $625.80 – $7,254.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | $10,792.78 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $10,929.51 | $828.27 – $7,014.31 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $11,178.00 | $16.80 – $5,458.00 |