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
887
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 | 23 | $422.61 | $736.20 | $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 | 32 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $6,266.04 | $358.85 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $6,266.04 | $358.85 – $688.40 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $6,506.00 | $401.46 – $982.14 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $6,554.38 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $6,554.38 | $998.75 – $998.75 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $6,554.38 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $6,554.38 | $364.32 – $958.38 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $6,554.38 | $364.32 – $808.79 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $6,584.89 | $346.11 – $744.01 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $6,988.32 | $381.40 – $830.11 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $7,008.38 | $388.22 – $3,370.20 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $7,214.00 | $351.33 – $828.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $7,279.00 | $625.80 – $4,872.23 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $7,326.39 | $279.75 – $1,046.00 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $7,484.68 | $364.32 – $1,140.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $7,489.16 | $828.27 – $4,536.21 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $7,495.26 | $316.86 – $2,874.78 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $7,495.26 | $320.56 – $2,874.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $7,511.20 | $284.01 – $1,046.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $7,567.10 | $388.22 – $3,202.64 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $7,811.00 | $254.31 – $828.27 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $7,811.00 | $263.81 – $828.27 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $7,811.00 | $229.85 – $828.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | $7,857.35 | $828.27 – $4,866.58 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $7,983.16 | $213.71 – $828.27 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $8,004.00 | $322.80 – $1,772.34 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $8,079.37 | $346.11 – $737.94 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $8,319.00 | $625.80 – $4,691.84 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $8,480.79 | $495.35 – $3,922.79 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $8,504.00 | $401.46 – $927.96 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $8,732.70 | $597.62 – $767.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | $8,739.00 | $625.80 – $4,656.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $8,844.50 | $828.27 – $4,335.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $8,982.81 | $828.27 – $4,536.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | $9,192.63 | $828.27 – $4,536.21 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $9,337.00 | $401.46 – $1,817.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $9,356.98 | $284.01 – $1,046.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $9,406.99 | $388.22 – $4,690.60 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $9,415.99 | $373.43 – $827.96 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $9,731.00 | $379.07 – $828.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $10,431.69 | $284.01 – $1,046.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $10,507.76 | $284.01 – $1,046.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $10,717.55 | $828.27 – $4,393.91 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $10,782.00 | $341.46 – $1,006.64 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $10,782.00 | $341.46 – $963.29 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,892.45 | $510.07 – $767.92 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $11,028.00 | $364.32 – $1,038.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $11,044.88 | $828.27 – $4,536.21 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $11,496.78 | $616.10 – $767.92 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $11,498.12 | $605.23 – $767.92 |