Cost of MRI's

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Full Body MRI Cost

A full body MRI is done to detect heart disease, cancer and other serious health problems. Without insurance, in the United States, a full body MRI costs $600-$3000; however, the average cost of a full body MRI is around $1000-$1500. Not all hospitals and clinics have MRI machines capable of doing a full body scan, so patients may have to have the MRI done one body part at a time, or travel to a facility that has an MRI machine that does full body scans. The cost of an MRI scan for the full body that entails the use of contrast solution is $200-$500 more than the cost of a full body scan that does not use contrast solution. With insurance, average full body scan cost is $100-$300, depending on the insurance plan.

Brain MRI Cost

A brain MRI is done to help a doctor diagnose brain tumors, eye and inner ear disorders, stroke, pituitary gland problems, head trauma, severe chronic headaches and other similar head and brain problems. In the United States, brain MRIs cost $1600-$7300 without insurance; however, the average brain MRI costs around $2500. Average costs are highest in New York and Los Angeles, and lowest in Dallas and Phoenix. Brain MRIs are about $300-$400 more expensive if contrast solution is used than if contrast solution is not used. The cost of a brain MRI for people with insurance depends on the insurance coverage; however, most people with insurance spend about $200-$300 on a brain MRI.

Spine MRI Cost

A spine MRI is done so the doctor can look for spinal problems. It is sometimes done after spinal surgery to ensure the surgery worked as planned. In the United States, spine MRIs cost $1400-$6000 without insurance; however, the average cost of an MRI scan on the spine is around $2000. Average spine MRI cost is highest in California and cheapest in Texas. The cost of an MRI scan of the spine is about $200 more if contrast solution is used, than when contrast solution is not used. With insurance, spine MRI cost varies per insurance policy; however, average spine MRI cost with insurance is around $200.