Neck (Cervical Spine) MRI (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI cervical spine without and with contrast · CPT 72156
$358.82
lowest cash price
$2,869.75
national median
$27,624.00
highest cash price
927
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $358.82–$27,624.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,187.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,058.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $2,406.18 | $5,549.70 | $5,938.92 |
| Arizona | 22 | $419.34 | $629.01 | $3,908.12 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $905.25 | $1,730.52 | $6,297.00 |
| California | 90 | $741.72 | $3,575.16 | $9,611.46 |
| Colorado | 17 | $457.89 | $6,922.87 | $24,408.45 |
| Florida | 80 | $606.15 | $8,293.32 | $27,342.37 |
| Georgia | 25 | $2,122.00 | $2,382.51 | $6,844.57 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,135.36 | $1,135.36 | $2,182.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,350.00 | $4,074.48 | $6,441.12 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,346.50 | $4,561.68 |
| Iowa | 29 | $1,643.20 | $3,416.40 | $8,073.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,688.40 | $5,497.01 | $17,932.14 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $1,260.46 | $4,561.68 | $19,414.34 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,108.90 | $1,108.90 | $1,108.90 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,836.95 | $2,187.60 | $3,956.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $436.20 | $436.20 | $436.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $3,423.00 | $6,234.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $912.00 | $3,840.00 | $4,720.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $358.82 | $1,719.00 | $3,254.16 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,561.95 | $2,550.90 | $18,482.53 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,744.00 | $2,744.00 | $2,776.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,716.04 | $2,094.12 | $4,469.30 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,697.56 | $3,493.00 | $3,867.86 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $8,730.55 | $8,730.55 | $8,730.55 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $390.30 | $804.58 | $2,103.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $10,547.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,861.50 | $2,529.55 | $7,021.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,570.40 | $3,798.40 | $3,971.20 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,351.20 | $2,256.80 | $7,141.80 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,276.04 | $2,889.25 | $5,166.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $405.00 | $1,924.80 | $5,091.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $701.50 | $2,854.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $920.00 | $2,868.60 | $10,943.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $4,052.00 | $4,230.40 | $5,033.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $656.19 | $953.70 | $19,117.39 |
| Texas | 110 | $1,460.03 | $3,264.90 | $27,624.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $656.19 | $3,272.50 | $17,753.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $899.60 | $2,425.20 | $4,644.14 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $1,314.50 | $2,005.00 | $4,926.60 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $1,070.46 | $3,141.13 | $6,716.03 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,197.84 | $1,736.87 | $1,841.03 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $3,681.82 | $181.40 – $211.64 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $3,682.08 | $149.54 – $2,862.00 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $3,700.20 | $448.71 – $4,255.18 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $3,712.05 | $449.31 – $6,457.22 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $3,714.60 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $3,718.32 | $879.67 – $9,470.35 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $3,737.66 | $318.55 – $718.05 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $3,754.80 | $225.91 – $695.38 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $3,764.80 | $2,293.05 – $5,792.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $3,764.80 | $330.23 – $5,792.00 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $3,764.80 | $2,213.70 – $5,792.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $3,769.78 | $315.33 – $6,238.40 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $3,794.00 | $388.77 – $1,374.66 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $3,798.40 | $607.75 – $4,273.20 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $3,798.40 | $607.75 – $4,273.20 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $414.80 – $414.80 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $362.70 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $3,831.60 | $449.31 – $3,224.20 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $3,840.00 | $374.99 – $4,320.00 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $3,864.00 | $308.78 – $2,442.59 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $3,867.60 | $344.32 – $2,821.63 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $3,867.60 | $343.82 – $2,913.64 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $3,867.86 | $189.74 – $11,756.91 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $3,868.80 | $374.99 – $4,352.40 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $3,868.80 | $374.99 – $4,352.40 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $3,897.44 | $449.31 – $9,597.28 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $3,908.12 | $218.45 – $362.74 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $3,932.40 | $333.17 – $1,804.96 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,946.32 | $329.79 – $4,932.90 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $3,956.45 | $107.81 – $3,311.55 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $3,971.20 | $280.20 – $4,467.60 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $3,995.28 | $821.22 – $5,549.00 |