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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $2,028.00 | $63.82 – $1,422.66 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $2,031.11 | $1,019.25 – $5,986.44 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $2,040.00 | $367.00 – $367.00 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $2,042.50 | $63.82 – $629.39 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $2,087.43 | $1,002.46 – $4,988.70 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $2,088.00 | $497.21 – $9,570.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $2,094.00 | $63.82 – $582.78 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $2,106.00 | $358.25 – $365.41 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $2,110.55 | $1.01 – $2,217.60 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $2,110.55 | $1.10 – $2,217.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $2,110.55 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $2,113.30 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $2,113.30 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $2,122.00 | $307.95 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $2,122.00 | $312.52 – $954.63 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $2,129.28 | $403.99 – $1,737.42 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $2,129.28 | $403.99 – $1,794.70 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $2,129.28 | $405.13 – $1,794.70 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $2,141.70 | $286.44 – $982.11 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $2,147.20 | $286.44 – $892.83 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $2,147.60 | $165.99 – $1,667.99 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $2,155.74 | $90.43 – $220.06 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,157.21 | $178.86 – $2,372.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,113.26 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.50 – $3,810.18 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,113.26 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,156.56 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.50 – $3,983.37 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $3,983.37 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $3,983.37 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,113.26 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,113.26 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $4,113.26 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $3,983.37 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $2,164.88 | $79.38 – $3,896.78 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,170.00 | $340.77 – $719.22 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $2,176.20 | $63.85 – $494.71 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $2,176.20 | $51.10 – $494.71 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $2,200.00 | $268.32 – $1,078.23 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $2,200.80 | $359.99 – $1,202.18 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $2,203.00 | $1,002.46 – $4,988.70 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,207.75 | $388.22 – $2,111.00 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |