MRI of the abdomen with contrast Cost by Hospital

MRI of the abdomen with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1949 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,188median cash price · 1949 hospitals, 52 statestypically $623–$5,948 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,963
Cash / self-pay
$2,188
Insurer-negotiated
$786
Medicare pays
$300
$623$5,948
Median cash $2,188  ·  Medicare $300  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,188 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($300). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($601).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,963 list price could save about $1,775 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO $329 $372 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
Lower Bucks Hospital Bristol, PA $343 $360 ★ 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%
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $347 $421 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $347 $421 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $348 $359 ★ 1/5 260 min 15.5%
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA $348 $359 ★ 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 $532 ★ 4/5 151 min 15.2%
Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $348 $359 ★ 3/5 133 min 13.7%
Dallas Regional Medical Center Mesquite, TX $348 $368 ★ 3/5 168 min 14.8%
Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX $348 $453 ★ 4/5 163 min 14.6%
Medical Center Barbour Eufaula, AL $353 $343 — 170 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $355 $659 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA $356 $374 ★ 2/5 182 min 15.5%
Monroe Hospital Bloomington, IN $367 $650 ★ 4/5 105 min 15.1%
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Bensalem, PA $371 $410 — — 14.2%
North Vista Hospital North Las Vegas, NV $379 $402 ★ 3/5 134 min 15.8%
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Reno, NV $379 $531 ★ 4/5 138 min 14.9%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $385 $349 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $385 $349 — 222 min 15.5%

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 MRI of the abdomen 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: $2,188; Medicare pays $300.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$252
$67 – $370
Medicaid 282
$317
$54 – $1,976
Amerigroup 153
$328
$291 – $1,102
Priority Health 52
$340
$118 – $2,430
Medicare 454
$356
$87 – $942
Highmark 100
$356
$155 – $760
Devoted Health 152
$357
$324 – $469
Molina Healthcare 470
$364
$168 – $1,617
Tricare / VA 331
$368
$278 – $2,483
SelectHealth 38
$395
$326 – $2,471
Anthem 467
$429
$167 – $1,864
Centene / Ambetter 665
$462
$195 – $2,051
AmeriHealth 193
$515
$84 – $1,491
Bright Health 38
$520
$422 – $4,527
Oscar Health 125
$561
$238 – $1,735
EmblemHealth 57
$566
$423 – $1,152
UPMC Health Plan 72
$595
$340 – $2,308
MVP Health Care 65
$600
$119 – $2,772
UnitedHealthcare 1258
$611
$262 – $2,670
UCare 57
$611
$163 – $3,214
Geisinger 59
$620
$117 – $1,314
Independent Health 21
$623
$307 – $893
Kaiser Permanente 205
$625
$324 – $4,068
Harvard Pilgrim 44
$663
$200 – $3,021
Cigna 960
$800
$340 – $3,893
Humana 865
$879
$238 – $2,134
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1070
$880
$233 – $3,550
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 118
$916
$583 – $4,182
HealthPartners 185
$954
$163 – $3,315
Aetna 1209
$1,048
$261 – $3,726
Medica 168
$1,268
$238 – $3,788
Health Net 278
$1,273
$267 – $5,723
Security Health Plan 50
$1,473
$219 – $2,697
Sanford Health Plan 56
$1,505
$294 – $3,452
Healthcare Highways 33
$1,637
$429 – $3,351
Coventry 115
$2,831
$337 – $5,580
AvMed 59
$3,110
$1,080 – $3,533
MultiPlan / PHCS network 719
$3,248
$645 – $6,638

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$425
Arizona$686
Rhode Island$715
Tennessee$802
Louisiana$865
New Jersey$1,015

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LAEl Paso, TXMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIOklahoma City, OKRochester, NYSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1949 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,188, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,963, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $786, a Medicare rate of about $300. Most cash prices fall between $623 and $5,948 — 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

How much does MRI of the abdomen with contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1949 US hospitals is $2,188. Most hospitals fall between $623 and $5,948. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for MRI of the abdomen with contrast?
Medicare pays about $300. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do MRI of the abdomen with contrast prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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