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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $1,038.24 | $276.30 – $1,095.29 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $1,038.24 | $277.07 – $1,095.29 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $1,040.50 | not published |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $1,041.44 | $211.11 – $1,068.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $1,042.73 | $223.73 – $2,827.78 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $1,044.78 | $223.73 – $1,205.99 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,057.22 | $64.47 – $148.41 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $1,084.20 | $241.72 – $1,501.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $1,084.20 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,084.23 | $56.94 – $783.35 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $1,092.92 | $410.14 – $1,588.86 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $1,097.25 | $626.65 – $2,724.54 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $1,124.10 | $211.52 – $215.75 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $1,131.53 | $556.14 – $2,053.44 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,132.00 | $212.26 – $1,130.00 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $1,138.24 | $200.63 – $6,402.60 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $1,141.52 | $38.83 – $1,724.73 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $1,141.52 | $2.11 – $1,490.02 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $1,141.52 | $38.80 – $1,499.76 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,144.02 | $763.84 – $1,683.92 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,157.91 | $73.44 – $148.41 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,160.08 | $430.14 – $2,958.41 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $1,175.13 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,175.27 | $833.28 – $1,683.92 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,183.88 | $64.86 – $779.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,183.88 | $64.86 – $710.33 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $1,199.00 | $138.34 – $5,397.00 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $1,200.50 | $330.00 – $330.00 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,205.50 | not published |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $1,208.50 | $52.50 – $426.88 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,210.00 | $365.36 – $1,936.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $1,211.06 | $233.60 – $1,326.46 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,227.35 | $763.84 – $1,683.92 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $1,229.40 | $268.00 – $7,376.40 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $1,229.40 | $268.00 – $7,376.40 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $1,229.40 | $268.00 – $8,523.84 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $1,259.16 | $232.50 – $620.95 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $1,259.44 | $137.36 – $505.13 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,264.50 | $52.50 – $401.87 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,270.20 | $53.22 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $1,270.20 | $35.32 – $700.00 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,278.75 | $125.35 – $946.91 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,278.75 | $141.38 – $485.34 |