MRA of the neck with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1947 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,982 — about 8.1× the Medicare rate ($245). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($491).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,537 list price could save about $1,555 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner-University Medical Center South Campus | Tucson, AZ | $301 | $419 | ★ 4/5 | 275 min | 14.5% |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park, MN | $309 | $378 | ★ 3/5 | 252 min | 15.4% |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL | $311 | $311 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | 15.7% |
| Bayamon Medical Center | Bayamon, PR | $325 | $525 | — | 285 min | 15.8% |
| Gordon Memorial Hospital District | Gordon, NE | $326 | $306 | — | 105 min | 15.4% |
| Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth, KS | $328 | $345 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | 15.5% |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | $328 | $435 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | 14.7% |
| East Liverpool City Hospital | East Liverpool, OH | $328 | $378 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 15.7% |
| Coshocton Regional Medical Center | Coshocton, OH | $328 | $410 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | 15.0% |
| Coffey County Hospital | Burlington, KS | $337 | — | ★ 4/5 | 89 min | 14.7% |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $337 | $405 | — | — | — |
| Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol, PA | $343 | $359 | ★ 3/5 | 154 min | 15.2% |
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston, ME | $344 | $344 | ★ 4/5 | 239 min | 14.5% |
| Lake Huron Medical Center | Port Huron, MI | $345 | $346 | ★ 4/5 | 169 min | 14.6% |
| Garden City Hospital | Garden City, MI | $346 | $346 | ★ 2/5 | 108 min | 16.3% |
| Advanced Surgical Hospital | Washington, PA | $346 | $381 | — | — | 14.5% |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $346 | $2,424 | ★ 2/5 | 217 min | 14.8% |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale, GA | $348 | $348 | ★ 1/5 | 260 min | 15.5% |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | Newnan, GA | $348 | $348 | ★ 5/5 | — | 15.7% |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches, LA | $348 | $348 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | 15.4% |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | Harlingen, TX | $348 | $453 | ★ 2/5 | 154 min | 14.6% |
| Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco, TX | $348 | $366 | ★ 5/5 | 141 min | 14.4% |
| Mission Regional Medical Center | Mission, TX | $348 | $474 | ★ 4/5 | 151 min | 15.2% |
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $348 | $349 | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 13.7% |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite, TX | $348 | $366 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | 14.8% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for MRA of the neck with contrast
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,982; Medicare pays $245.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 16 |
$60 – $299 |
| Independent Health | 23 |
$75 – $737 |
| Highmark | 95 |
$155 – $760 |
| Medicaid | 278 |
$63 – $767 |
| Amerigroup | 154 |
$152 – $748 |
| Tricare / VA | 335 |
$74 – $2,086 |
| Medicare | 455 |
$155 – $660 |
| Priority Health | 49 |
$103 – $2,527 |
| Molina Healthcare | 469 |
$141 – $1,312 |
| Devoted Health | 154 |
$324 – $1,000 |
| SelectHealth | 43 |
$257 – $2,177 |
| Anthem | 457 |
$155 – $1,504 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 74 |
$311 – $2,602 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 663 |
$155 – $1,263 |
| AmeriHealth | 182 |
$59 – $1,273 |
| Oscar Health | 129 |
$162 – $1,779 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1263 |
$169 – $2,536 |
| MVP Health Care | 69 |
$93 – $2,898 |
| Geisinger | 54 |
$80 – $1,314 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$422 – $3,292 |
| UCare | 62 |
$132 – $3,069 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 47 |
$174 – $3,070 |
| EmblemHealth | 54 |
$389 – $951 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 205 |
$241 – $3,452 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1077 |
$155 – $3,031 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 124 |
$158 – $3,100 |
| Humana | 863 |
$225 – $2,161 |
| Cigna | 972 |
$326 – $3,739 |
| HealthPartners | 192 |
$132 – $3,167 |
| Aetna | 1211 |
$224 – $3,504 |
| Medica | 183 |
$192 – $3,270 |
| Healthcare Highways | 35 |
$323 – $2,942 |
| Health Net | 276 |
$249 – $5,175 |
| Security Health Plan | 56 |
$175 – $3,993 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 65 |
$241 – $3,350 |
| Coventry | 122 |
$275 – $5,480 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 726 |
$603 – $5,700 |
| AvMed | 60 |
$1,080 – $3,533 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $425 |
| Maine | $675 |
| Rhode Island | $747 |
| Arizona | $791 |
| Louisiana | $887 |
| Tennessee | $902 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1947 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,982, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,537, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $759, a Medicare rate of about $245. Most cash prices fall between $611 and $5,619 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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