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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,784.20 | $493.80 – $493.80 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,784.90 | not published |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,785.42 | $85.22 – $11,381.67 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,790.00 | $365.36 – $3,222.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,791.60 | $53.22 – $700.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $1,794.00 | $105.48 – $1,043.12 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $1,800.50 | $52.50 – $530.62 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,808.25 | not published |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,812.75 | $11.61 – $1,698.00 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,815.00 | $53.34 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,815.00 | $121.89 – $1,513.40 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,815.00 | $53.34 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,815.00 | $55.30 – $1,444.47 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,824.90 | $182.01 – $664.73 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,830.00 | $237.74 – $529.87 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1,830.00 | $237.74 – $529.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $1,847.30 | $105.48 – $1,470.99 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,850.40 | $53.22 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,850.40 | $53.22 – $700.00 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $1,860.50 | $52.50 – $1,152.67 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $1,867.20 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,871.10 | $156.11 – $2,338.88 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,871.10 | $156.11 – $1,969.00 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,871.10 | $156.11 – $2,338.88 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,871.10 | $156.11 – $2,338.88 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $1,885.84 | $518.84 – $4,906.92 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $1,902.00 | $402.31 – $402.31 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $1,902.00 | $402.31 – $402.31 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $1,902.00 | $237.74 – $427.94 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $1,902.00 | $237.74 – $427.94 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $1,902.00 | $402.31 – $402.31 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $1,902.00 | $237.74 – $427.94 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,914.00 | $2,260.00 – $2,260.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,914.00 | $2,528.00 – $2,528.00 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,942.76 | $243.27 – $2,111.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,700.39 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,427.73 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,700.39 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,739.34 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,583.54 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,583.54 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,583.54 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,700.39 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,700.39 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,700.39 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,583.54 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,947.58 | $65.55 – $3,505.64 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,981.25 | $1,146.00 – $3,076.15 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,987.50 | $52.50 – $398.58 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,989.92 | $518.84 – $4,906.92 |