Neck (Cervical Spine) MRI (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI cervical spine with contrast · CPT 72142
$287.17
lowest cash price
$2,301.53
national median
$20,070.60
highest cash price
884
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $287.17–$20,070.60 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$20,070.60
HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE — PARKER, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,878.55) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,279.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,969.80 | $1,969.80 | $4,526.34 |
| Arizona | 22 | $349.51 | $524.26 | $4,032.03 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $612.75 | $1,527.60 | $5,440.00 |
| California | 89 | $299.88 | $2,917.20 | $9,406.99 |
| Colorado | 17 | $381.52 | $6,266.04 | $20,070.60 |
| Florida | 80 | $508.95 | $6,554.38 | $19,131.88 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,724.20 | $1,833.39 | $6,115.70 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $814.08 | $814.08 | $2,040.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,050.00 | $3,558.60 | $5,682.96 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $939.50 | $4,277.30 |
| Iowa | 23 | $1,167.60 | $2,352.35 | $4,520.28 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,549.60 | $4,436.20 | $16,294.17 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $940.73 | $3,242.40 | $16,823.81 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $939.38 | $939.38 | $939.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,878.55 | $2,391.70 | $3,136.80 |
| Maryland | 1 | $388.80 | $388.80 | $388.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $287.17 | $2,949.00 | $4,428.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $729.74 | $1,922.31 | $3,990.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $310.86 | $1,206.12 | $1,364.79 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,450.15 | $2,200.00 | $17,935.83 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,759.20 | $1,759.20 | $2,200.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,430.03 | $1,880.76 | $4,026.45 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,414.55 | $2,712.15 | $3,003.21 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $390.30 | $505.79 | $1,646.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,387.28 | $2,387.28 | $2,387.28 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $9,337.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,798.50 | $2,164.88 | $5,560.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,623.20 | $3,160.80 | $3,480.00 |
| Ohio | 53 | $1,216.00 | $2,110.55 | $5,131.80 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $972.27 | $2,141.70 | $5,954.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $316.98 | $1,598.25 | $3,230.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $633.50 | $2,854.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $724.50 | $2,434.00 | $10,782.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $3,216.80 | $3,257.60 | $3,585.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $624.68 | $775.50 | $16,872.17 |
| Texas | 114 | $985.14 | $2,612.85 | $17,970.21 |
| Virginia | 39 | $624.68 | $2,636.50 | $12,034.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $734.76 | $2,113.30 | $3,306.80 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $910.00 | $2,028.00 | $3,242.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $923.97 | $2,210.00 | $6,000.86 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $998.34 | $1,447.39 | $1,534.19 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2,317.35 | $448.71 – $1,074.63 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $2,321.13 | $1,657.95 – $4,642.26 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $2,321.72 | $388.22 – $5,006.40 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $2,325.50 | $375.82 – $3,720.80 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $2,334.80 | $165.99 – $980.18 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $2,335.20 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $2,350.44 | $790.93 – $5,986.44 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $2,352.35 | $329.29 – $3,619.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $2,352.35 | $321.26 – $3,619.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $2,848.50 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,373.75 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $2,373.75 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,373.75 | $330.06 – $2,848.50 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $2,384.25 | $254.15 – $2,528.02 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $2,387.28 | $346.06 – $484.48 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $2,391.70 | $84.43 – $2,229.06 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $2,399.15 | $333.12 – $336.45 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $2,405.65 | $165.99 – $1,667.99 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $2,408.90 | $165.99 – $1,648.71 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $2,423.52 | $217.79 – $6,984.45 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $2,425.20 | $302.68 – $1,639.51 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,425.20 | $304.84 – $1,643.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $2,428.80 | $63.85 – $494.71 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,433.20 | $388.77 – $1,374.66 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $2,434.00 | $337.23 – $370.95 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $2,435.30 | $448.71 – $1,187.61 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $2,439.75 | $338.34 – $609.01 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $2,445.30 | $228.27 – $662.62 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $2,448.00 | not published |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $2,449.80 | $308.78 – $1,388.95 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $2,463.98 | $278.75 – $4,077.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $2,496.00 | $51.10 – $494.71 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,496.00 | $324.00 – $324.00 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $2,510.95 | $79.97 – $2,618.00 |