Neck (Cervical Spine) MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI cervical spine without contrast · CPT 72141
$247.20
lowest cash price
$2,042.95
national median
$19,842.82
highest cash price
935
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $247.20–$19,842.82 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,293.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,223.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $556.92 | $3,502.20 | $3,750.24 |
| Arizona | 22 | $279.56 | $419.34 | $3,600.19 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $561.60 | $1,044.78 | $3,726.00 |
| California | 90 | $607.50 | $2,444.00 | $6,849.12 |
| Colorado | 17 | $305.16 | $5,728.06 | $19,454.05 |
| Florida | 81 | $558.05 | $5,962.04 | $18,069.25 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,500.00 | $1,760.46 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $754.24 | $754.24 | $1,635.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $950.00 | $3,187.20 | $4,532.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $762.50 | $3,233.54 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,033.50 | $2,547.35 | $5,492.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,402.00 | $3,665.94 | $13,016.93 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $887.71 | $3,052.20 | $16,814.81 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $798.72 | $798.72 | $798.72 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,293.45 | $1,442.30 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $328.08 | $1,902.00 | $4,428.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $547.30 | $2,757.60 | $3,444.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $263.12 | $1,024.18 | $1,342.74 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,337.70 | $1,569.70 | $12,686.18 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,342.40 | $1,342.40 | $1,691.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,144.02 | $1,424.64 | $4,026.45 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,131.53 | $2,054.72 | $2,275.23 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,932.90 | $3,932.90 | $3,932.90 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $264.17 | $451.70 | $1,200.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,192.82 | $2,192.82 | $2,192.82 |
| New York | 22 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $7,597.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,410.50 | $1,947.58 | $5,094.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,066.40 | $2,066.40 | $3,425.60 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,033.20 | $1,507.35 | $5,000.40 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $963.02 | $1,775.40 | $3,259.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $262.44 | $1,278.75 | $2,086.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $454.00 | $1,741.80 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $644.00 | $1,696.20 | $5,898.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,884.80 | $3,250.40 | $3,659.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $593.63 | $775.50 | $12,709.43 |
| Texas | 113 | $869.05 | $2,394.15 | $19,842.82 |
| Virginia | 43 | $593.63 | $2,000.00 | $11,241.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $600.08 | $1,703.20 | $3,101.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,455.50 | $3,060.60 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $866.97 | $2,110.00 | $5,058.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $798.42 | $1,157.91 | $1,227.35 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $3,233.54 | $542.00 – $8,765.04 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $3,233.54 | $159.61 – $8,622.76 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $3,233.54 | $467.00 – $8,622.76 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $3,237.60 | $253.81 – $3,642.30 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $3,250.40 | $1,275.78 – $3,656.70 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $3,253.60 | $229.63 – $3,660.30 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $3,259.00 | $105.48 – $105.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,259.77 | $64.86 – $1,528.02 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $3,291.00 | $255.69 – $260.80 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $3,301.60 | not published |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $3,321.60 | $253.81 – $3,736.80 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $3,321.60 | $253.81 – $3,736.80 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $3,325.20 | $66.31 – $760.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $3,349.00 | $231.86 – $255.05 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $3,349.05 | $864.30 – $3,873.60 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $3,349.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $3,349.20 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $3,349.20 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $3,353.30 | $307.13 – $6,481.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | $3,354.00 | $517.79 – $3,399.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $3,360.96 | $260.85 – $567.73 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $3,367.00 | $214.06 – $5,180.00 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $3,373.80 | not published |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $3,374.40 | $1,244.31 – $3,796.20 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $3,379.80 | $145.40 – $869.25 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $3,404.10 | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $3,417.70 | $122.35 – $3,433.47 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $3,425.60 | $178.53 – $3,853.80 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $3,444.00 | $180.60 – $3,874.50 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $3,453.45 | $198.48 – $4,933.50 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $3,473.05 | $306.88 – $990.01 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $3,492.65 | $186.66 – $7,484.25 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $3,502.20 | $2,516.46 – $2,516.46 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $3,514.56 | $249.17 – $698.54 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $3,517.20 | $152.17 – $760.00 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $3,517.20 | $222.00 – $760.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $3,529.90 | $255.69 – $268.47 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $3,529.90 | $255.69 – $268.47 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $3,531.53 | $266.30 – $7,955.64 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $3,564.54 | not published |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $3,564.54 | $239.69 – $568.62 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $3,564.54 | $568.62 – $988.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $3,575.08 | $64.86 – $1,313.84 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $3,600.19 | $132.60 – $216.29 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $3,620.16 | $382.15 – $2,862.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $3,637.30 | $517.79 – $2,290.57 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $3,638.25 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $3,641.82 | not published |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $3,659.20 | $108.61 – $4,116.60 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $3,665.94 | $225.90 – $704.59 |