Mra, w/dye, spinal canal cost at US hospitals
MRA, w/dye, spinal canal · HCPCS C8931
$316.40
lowest cash price
$836.76
national median
$8,004.00
highest cash price
130
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $316.40–$8,004.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($483.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($422.61)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 4 | $656.35 | $657.64 | $836.76 |
| California | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 61 | $2,245.75 | $6,664.79 | $7,085.84 |
| Georgia | 23 | $439.92 | $439.92 | $2,122.00 |
| Illinois | 27 | $2,876.30 | $2,876.30 | $2,876.30 |
| Indiana | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 13 | $1,120.64 | $1,751.99 | $3,888.77 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 4 | $514.15 | $514.15 | $602.99 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 16 | $479.72 | $479.72 | $479.72 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $1,645.15 | $1,645.15 | $1,645.15 |
| Missouri | 14 | $1,133.28 | $1,164.24 | $6,792.72 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $395.29 | $420.58 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $1,648.98 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $483.25 | $483.25 | $483.25 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | $3,078.70 | $3,078.70 | $3,078.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.40 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 22 | $537.15 | $537.15 | $924.84 |
| Texas | 88 | $316.40 | $1,033.39 | $2,023.18 |
| Virginia | 22 | $537.15 | $537.15 | $537.15 |
| Washington | 29 | $608.43 | $1,316.58 | $1,902.93 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $2,024.00 | $2,426.60 | $2,426.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $483.25 | $96.65 – $889.18 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $483.25 | $210.79 – $869.85 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $514.15 | $312.84 – $1,164.80 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $537.15 | $261.50 – $794.30 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $537.15 | $156.90 – $709.70 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $537.15 | $217.92 – $725.22 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $537.15 | $261.50 – $794.30 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $537.15 | $217.92 – $816.94 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $602.99 | $300.68 – $1,164.80 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $608.43 | $1,091.29 – $1,091.29 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $656.35 | $584.00 – $2,827.78 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $657.64 | $584.00 – $759.11 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $660.60 | $310.67 – $654.04 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $729.05 | $262.50 – $408.13 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $836.76 | $315.92 – $658.16 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $890.82 | $538.41 – $1,908.90 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $924.84 | $310.67 – $654.04 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $943.83 | $381.85 – $1,546.49 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $943.83 | $381.85 – $1,546.49 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $943.83 | $381.85 – $1,546.49 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,013.40 | $268.84 – $374.53 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,033.39 | $292.79 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,033.39 | $212.71 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,033.39 | $206.68 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,033.39 | $275.57 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,033.39 | $331.72 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,033.39 | $533.92 – $2,700.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,033.39 | $275.57 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,033.39 | $258.35 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,033.39 | $206.68 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,033.39 | $189.46 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,033.39 | $189.46 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,033.39 | $292.79 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,033.39 | $332.94 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,033.39 | $189.46 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,033.39 | $206.68 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,033.39 | $332.94 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,033.39 | $327.24 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,033.39 | $258.35 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,033.39 | $189.46 – $2,577.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,033.39 | $221.15 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,033.39 | $258.35 – $2,149.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,033.39 | $137.79 – $2,149.00 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,040.49 | $381.85 – $1,546.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,120.64 | $316.28 – $910.52 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,133.28 | $463.45 – $662.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,164.24 | $347.51 – $628.99 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $1,242.79 | $1,002.46 – $3,233.72 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,311.38 | $1,002.46 – $3,233.72 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $1,316.58 | $1,019.25 – $3,880.46 |