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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,278.75 | $125.35 – $946.91 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,278.75 | $125.35 – $946.91 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,278.75 | $125.35 – $946.91 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,281.80 | $230.07 – $239.27 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,291.55 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $1,291.55 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $1,291.55 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,291.55 | $235.10 – $235.10 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $1,293.45 | $67.03 – $913.18 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $1,293.45 | $67.70 – $1,007.40 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,302.80 | $172.74 – $1,039.16 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,302.80 | $173.97 – $1,041.50 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,307.22 | $226.77 – $226.77 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $1,322.50 | $230.64 – $253.70 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,325.76 | $67.27 – $221.00 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,327.80 | $11.61 – $335.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $1,337.19 | $234.71 – $836.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $1,337.19 | $234.71 – $836.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $1,337.19 | $234.71 – $836.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $1,337.70 | $206.06 – $1,533.30 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,342.40 | $246.21 – $761.98 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,342.74 | $219.44 – $614.43 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,350.00 | $365.36 – $2,160.00 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,353.00 | not published |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,355.25 | $59.73 – $1,042.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $1,355.25 | $69.31 – $1,668.00 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,379.40 | $11.61 – $1,725.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,380.24 | $48.34 – $2,357.10 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $1,386.00 | $227.33 – $889.92 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $1,386.00 | $227.33 – $816.44 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $1,386.00 | $227.33 – $816.44 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $1,386.00 | $227.33 – $889.92 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $1,386.00 | $227.33 – $1,300.37 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,391.00 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,399.86 | $237.67 – $430.18 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $1,401.12 | $242.60 – $292.47 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $1,402.00 | $57.89 – $763.86 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $958.76 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $958.76 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,407.50 | $239.69 – $479.38 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,407.50 | $489.76 – $489.76 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,410.50 | $228.06 – $232.62 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,412.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $1,419.00 | $237.38 – $712.14 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $1,419.00 | not published |