Brain MRA (blood vessel MRI, with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MR angiography, head, with contrast · CPT 70545
$160.18
lowest cash price
$2,136.60
national median
$21,051.90
highest cash price
793
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $160.18–$21,051.90 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,650.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,828.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,969.80 | $1,969.80 | $4,807.14 |
| Arizona | 20 | $160.18 | $540.29 | $2,919.03 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $660.60 | $1,527.60 | $3,939.00 |
| California | 86 | $698.76 | $2,964.00 | $9,208.38 |
| Colorado | 17 | $415.58 | $5,621.40 | $15,302.10 |
| Florida | 80 | $312.00 | $7,170.00 | $21,051.90 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,456.03 | $1,671.93 | $2,844.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,101.44 | $1,101.44 | $2,617.50 |
| Illinois | 50 | $1,050.00 | $3,090.24 | $4,889.50 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,012.00 | $3,602.77 |
| Iowa | 19 | $906.40 | $1,891.80 | $3,963.60 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,376.00 | $2,556.55 | $12,880.04 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $840.00 | $2,161.80 | $16,799.80 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $713.96 | $713.96 | $713.96 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,650.80 | $2,822.25 | $3,216.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $542.40 | $542.40 | $542.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $287.17 | $2,949.00 | $4,828.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $912.00 | $2,761.60 | $3,313.60 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $880.80 | $953.66 | $1,046.70 |
| Missouri | 18 | $1,179.42 | $1,619.75 | $10,710.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,644.00 | $1,644.00 | $1,644.00 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,496.04 | $1,623.84 | $4,009.45 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,273.30 | $1,996.70 | $2,210.98 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,380.85 | $3,380.85 | $3,380.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $652.48 | $937.72 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $2,387.28 | $2,387.28 | $2,387.28 |
| New York | 23 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $7,595.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $2,136.60 | $2,136.60 | $3,319.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,548.80 | $2,732.00 | $2,922.40 |
| Ohio | 53 | $1,080.95 | $1,896.05 | $5,046.60 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $686.07 | $686.07 | $3,564.00 |
| Oregon | 11 | $211.68 | $1,635.75 | $2,315.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $569.50 | $2,854.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $708.00 | $1,702.50 | $9,777.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $2,950.40 | $3,000.00 | $3,430.40 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $325.92 | $636.75 | $11,054.49 |
| Texas | 116 | $639.28 | $2,014.32 | $19,092.93 |
| Virginia | 34 | $636.75 | $1,868.50 | $9,345.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $608.43 | $1,871.60 | $3,501.40 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $1,571.00 | $2,005.00 | $3,062.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $909.72 | $2,210.00 | $3,615.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $716.10 | $1,700.66 | $2,026.49 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $1,712.67 | $564.47 – $4,093.08 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $1,715.42 | $244.97 – $5,674.07 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,715.95 | $244.97 – $3,548.68 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,732.20 | $341.85 – $478.59 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,740.00 | not published |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,749.00 | $8.67 – $1,698.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,750.00 | $539.81 – $3,409.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,750.00 | $539.81 – $2,800.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,753.94 | $234.23 – $2,192.43 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,769.35 | $258.81 – $665.99 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $1,769.35 | $1,086.22 – $1,086.22 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,769.35 | $1,086.22 – $1,086.22 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,782.00 | $42.97 – $700.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,788.48 | $46.02 – $1,292.18 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,795.95 | $144.77 – $2,312.36 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,800.00 | $539.81 – $2,880.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $1,802.40 | $304.83 – $959.98 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $1,807.49 | $564.47 – $4,093.08 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,825.16 | $51.83 – $119.31 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,828.50 | $334.82 – $2,925.60 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,836.43 | $1,502.00 – $2,851.31 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,865.00 | $539.81 – $2,984.00 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $1,868.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $1,868.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,871.60 | $346.41 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,871.60 | $346.41 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,871.60 | $354.42 – $1,705.83 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,871.60 | $352.79 – $2,897.70 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,871.60 | $354.56 – $1,705.83 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,881.00 | $319.28 – $662.62 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,883.16 | $40.48 – $16,006.86 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,889.25 | $342.45 – $1,129.68 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,890.00 | $539.81 – $3,402.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,891.80 | $341.85 – $478.59 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,891.80 | $372.28 – $3,022.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,891.80 | $1,072.02 – $2,301.69 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,891.80 | $421.38 – $1,481.91 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,896.05 | not published |