MRA of the neck without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2170 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,549 — about 7.4× the Medicare rate ($343). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($687).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,386 list price could save about $1,837 (42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $389 | $345 | ★ 2/5 | 280 min | 15.0% |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $389 | $345 | — | 222 min | 15.5% |
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, RI | $390 | $390 | ★ 2/5 | 229 min | 17.2% |
| Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital | Slidell, LA | $392 | $391 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Jefferson Lansdale Hospital | Lansdale, PA | $402 | $327 | ★ 3/5 | 216 min | 15.9% |
| Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus | Denville, NJ | $404 | $549 | ★ 2/5 | 164 min | 16.2% |
| Saint Michael's Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $404 | $486 | ★ 4/5 | 176 min | 16.0% |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $410 | $320 | ★ 2/5 | 290 min | 15.4% |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | Harker Heights, TX | $411 | $1,601 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 16.3% |
| St Mary's General Hospital | Passaic, NJ | $412 | $552 | ★ 3/5 | 183 min | 16.2% |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $412 | $339 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | 16.2% |
| Childrens Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $417 | $1,262 | — | — | — |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $419 | $397 | ★ 3/5 | 269 min | 15.4% |
| Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital | East Norriton, PA | $419 | $382 | ★ 4/5 | 293 min | 15.6% |
| Doctor's Center De San Juan | Santurce, PR | $425 | $640 | — | — | 15.5% |
| Doctors' Center Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | $425 | $650 | — | — | 16.6% |
| Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc | Manati, PR | $425 | $650 | ★ 1/5 | — | 16.3% |
| Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc | Carolina, PR | $425 | $640 | — | 315 min | 15.8% |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | Camp Hill, PA | $427 | $544 | ★ 3/5 | 250 min | 15.3% |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $427 | $2,988 | ★ 2/5 | 217 min | 14.8% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $430 | $356 | ★ 4/5 | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus | Tucson, AZ | $432 | $419 | ★ 3/5 | 306 min | 14.6% |
| Sparrow Ionia Hospital | Ionia, MI | $434 | $783 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $436 | $639 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital | No Little Rock, AR | $440 | $362 | — | 152 min | 14.3% |
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 August 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 without 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: $2,549; Medicare pays $343.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 16 |
$72 – $420 |
| Medicare | 532 |
$82 – $1,061 |
| Tricare / VA | 390 |
$84 – $2,574 |
| Medicaid | 316 |
$63 – $900 |
| Devoted Health | 172 |
$324 – $1,100 |
| Amerigroup | 162 |
$212 – $1,005 |
| Independent Health | 25 |
$89 – $737 |
| Highmark | 125 |
$138 – $770 |
| Molina Healthcare | 545 |
$169 – $1,689 |
| Priority Health | 56 |
$123 – $3,153 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 749 |
$172 – $1,456 |
| Anthem | 541 |
$146 – $2,005 |
| SelectHealth | 45 |
$236 – $2,446 |
| MVP Health Care | 78 |
$92 – $3,094 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$422 – $5,085 |
| EmblemHealth | 60 |
$423 – $1,404 |
| Oscar Health | 156 |
$206 – $1,964 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 228 |
$313 – $4,214 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1461 |
$236 – $3,278 |
| UCare | 70 |
$196 – $3,818 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 101 |
$330 – $2,017 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 55 |
$222 – $3,776 |
| AmeriHealth | 213 |
$123 – $1,914 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 135 |
$189 – $3,841 |
| Geisinger | 65 |
$123 – $1,324 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1216 |
$186 – $3,868 |
| Humana | 976 |
$249 – $2,658 |
| Cigna | 1108 |
$340 – $4,455 |
| HealthPartners | 247 |
$192 – $3,879 |
| Aetna | 1359 |
$273 – $4,172 |
| Security Health Plan | 61 |
$260 – $3,527 |
| Medica | 224 |
$272 – $4,096 |
| Health Net | 301 |
$312 – $7,102 |
| Healthcare Highways | 36 |
$414 – $3,628 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 72 |
$339 – $4,150 |
| Coventry | 152 |
$358 – $6,461 |
| AvMed | 62 |
$1,080 – $3,533 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 853 |
$659 – $7,112 |
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 |
| New Jersey | $931 |
| Arkansas | $948 |
| Rhode Island | $1,014 |
| Tennessee | $1,037 |
| Louisiana | $1,077 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Uglietta, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Scottsdale, AZ | 113 |
| Joseph Loeb, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, MO | 97 |
| Douglas Brown, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Norfolk, VA | 84 |
| Bruce Campbell, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Brooklyn, NY | 82 |
| Nathan Himes, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 67 |
| Stuart Goldwag, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Norfolk, VA | 67 |
| Jennifer Frabizzio, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Abington, PA | 63 |
| Matthew Sondag, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Eden Prairie, MN | 61 |
| Robin Mitnick, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | New York, NY | 60 |
| Phillip Rathousky, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Eden Prairie, MN | 58 |
| Samuel Hauck, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Eden Prairie, MN | 54 |
| Jeffrey Smith, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Roseville, MN | 54 |
Does Medicare cover MRA of the neck without contrast?
Yes — Medicare generally covers MRA of the neck without contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $343. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $69 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2170 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,549, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,386, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $888, a Medicare rate of about $343. Most cash prices fall between $726 and $6,716 — 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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