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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,216.52 | $246.06 – $2,770.65 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $2,216.52 | $246.06 – $2,761.23 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,216.52 | $246.06 – $2,770.65 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,216.52 | $246.06 – $2,770.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $2,230.70 | $78.55 – $2,230.70 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,231.16 | $284.01 – $2,788.95 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $2,231.64 | $85.22 – $14,227.47 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,232.65 | $448.71 – $1,938.02 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,232.65 | $448.71 – $1,187.61 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $2,239.80 | $63.85 – $494.71 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $2,243.15 | $165.99 – $1,667.99 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $2,251.70 | $263.55 – $1,814.22 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $2,254.50 | $353.56 – $883.90 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $2,257.50 | $347.08 – $1,041.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $2,257.50 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $2,273.76 | $2,036.91 – $4,642.26 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $2,286.05 | $161.67 – $2,241.93 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $2,291.84 | $474.40 – $782.76 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $2,294.38 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $2,294.38 | $163.12 – $190.31 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $2,296.69 | $388.22 – $4,943.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $3,452.30 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $2,876.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $3,452.30 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $2,301.53 | $494.01 – $3,068.71 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $3,452.30 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $2,301.53 | $473.73 – $3,452.30 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $2,876.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $2,301.53 | $303.89 – $3,452.30 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $2,301.53 | $284.01 – $3,452.30 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $2,305.71 | $388.22 – $8,415.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $2,305.71 | $217.79 – $6,984.45 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $2,310.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $2,312.40 | $63.85 – $494.71 |