The median cost of MRI Spine in the United States is $2,037 cash pay, with prices typically ranging from $556 to $4,660 depending on the metro area. ProcedureRadar scans federally mandated hospital pricing files across 24 major US metros to show you exactly what 386 hospitals charge for this procedure. Atlanta is currently the cheapest metro at $556, while Chicago is the most expensive at $4,660, a difference of 738%.
The cost of MRI Spine varies from $556 in Atlanta to $4,660 in Chicago across 24 US metros, a difference of 738%, based on federal Hospital Price Transparency data updated monthly.
24 metros, ranked by median price. Dot position is price; center bullseye is cheapest. Hover a dot to see the metro.
| Metro | State | Median Price | Hospitals Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | GA | $556 | 15 |
| Baltimore | MD | $760 | 8 |
| Boston | MA | $2,184 | 1 |
| Charlotte | NC | $1,824 | 31 |
| Chicago | IL | $4,660 | 36 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | TX | $2,489 | 49 |
| Denver | CO | $2,202 | 7 |
| Detroit | MI | $1,583 | 17 |
| Houston | TX | $4,135 | 13 |
| Los Angeles | CA | $4,306 | 81 |
| Miami | FL | $3,567 | 18 |
| Minneapolis | MN | $2,283 | 6 |
| New York | NY | $889 | 23 |
| Orlando | FL | $3,624 | 2 |
| Philadelphia | PA | $1,361 | 12 |
| Phoenix | AZ | $3,017 | 9 |
| Portland | OR | $1,988 | 5 |
| Sacramento | CA | $1,327 | 3 |
| San Diego | CA | $976 | 1 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | CA | $1,327 | 8 |
| Seattle | WA | $1,072 | 11 |
| St. Louis | MO | $2,086 | 12 |
| Tampa | FL | $3,133 | 1 |
| Washington DC | DC | $1,254 | 17 |
Sorted by cheapest median price. Click any metro to see every hospital and its full pricing breakdown.
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