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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $1,601.60 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $1,618.35 | $449.31 – $4,139.00 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $1,631.60 | $358.48 – $824.45 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,643.20 | $340.88 – $2,528.00 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,648.98 | $314.43 – $314.43 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $1,648.98 | $201.56 – $419.99 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,652.32 | $393.04 – $393.04 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,670.35 | $668.45 – $4,259.71 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $1,688.40 | $89.37 – $924.78 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $1,690.50 | not published |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $1,697.56 | $834.34 – $3,080.64 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $1,699.80 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $1,401.85 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $1,401.85 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $683.40 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,703.00 | $350.46 – $700.93 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,703.00 | $856.46 – $856.46 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,716.04 | $1,145.76 – $2,525.88 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,719.00 | $313.59 – $1,130.00 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $1,730.52 | $315.92 – $658.16 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,736.87 | $112.80 – $227.95 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $1,747.05 | $59.96 – $3,393.55 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $1,747.05 | $3.25 – $2,931.72 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $1,747.05 | $59.88 – $2,950.89 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,762.91 | $1,249.92 – $2,525.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,790.85 | $87.88 – $1,293.89 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $1,817.00 | $311.90 – $1,068.00 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,830.00 | not published |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $1,834.47 | $242.10 – $6,732.00 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,836.95 | $107.81 – $1,712.04 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,841.03 | $1,145.76 – $2,525.88 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,842.72 | $347.51 – $628.99 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,854.50 | not published |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,860.00 | $247.49 – $709.64 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,860.00 | $219.44 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,860.00 | $219.44 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,860.00 | $219.44 – $1,515.42 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,860.00 | $219.44 – $1,515.42 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,861.50 | $333.46 – $340.13 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $1,863.54 | $374.48 – $427.64 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,864.20 | $336.39 – $336.39 |