Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 30,283 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.8x markup — hospitals charge $868.63 but Medicare allows only $111.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS code 72141) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $111.90, but hospitals typically charge $868.63 — a 7.8x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $111.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $22.38. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 7.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $85.31 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $151 | $1,998 | 114 | 1,628 | +35.3% |
| New Jersey | $150 | $1,139 | 689 | 16,931 | +33.7% |
| Maryland | $144 | $842 | 510 | 16,280 | +28.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $144 | $305 | 104 | 671 | +28.4% |
| New York | $138 | $1,106 | 1,594 | 43,189 | +23.4% |
| California | $136 | $961 | 2,703 | 64,283 | +21.1% |
| Florida | $132 | $1,106 | 2,183 | 50,992 | +17.9% |
| Nevada | $127 | $1,123 | 328 | 5,810 | +13.8% |
| District of Columbia | $126 | $807 | 68 | 3,522 | +13.0% |
| Hawaii | $122 | $630 | 81 | 855 | +9.1% |
| Connecticut | $121 | $833 | 413 | 6,436 | +8.3% |
| Arizona | $121 | $933 | 450 | 13,433 | +7.9% |
| Colorado | $113 | $797 | 536 | 12,489 | +0.7% |
| Wyoming | $112 | $1,035 | 80 | 1,430 | +0.4% |
| Delaware | $112 | $747 | 104 | 3,323 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $112 | $1,041 | 1,826 | 46,349 | -0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $110 | $652 | 89 | 1,764 | -1.9% |
| Massachusetts | $109 | $858 | 687 | 17,418 | -2.2% |
| New Mexico | $108 | $921 | 157 | 2,365 | -3.6% |
| Washington | $106 | $689 | 762 | 10,568 | -5.4% |
| Alabama | $106 | $817 | 627 | 11,192 | -5.6% |
| Virginia | $105 | $961 | 675 | 18,135 | -6.1% |
| Minnesota | $103 | $787 | 1,017 | 13,192 | -7.9% |
| South Carolina | $102 | $834 | 617 | 12,690 | -8.6% |
| Georgia | $101 | $982 | 1,123 | 19,504 | -9.3% |
| Louisiana | $101 | $891 | 532 | 9,170 | -9.7% |
| Illinois | $98 | $840 | 1,295 | 22,866 | -12.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $98 | $632 | 1,264 | 21,745 | -12.8% |
| Oregon | $96 | $575 | 425 | 6,150 | -13.9% |
| Utah | $95 | $552 | 292 | 4,099 | -15.0% |
| Tennessee | $95 | $720 | 1,025 | 16,089 | -15.2% |
| South Dakota | $93 | $608 | 144 | 1,383 | -16.6% |
| North Carolina | $93 | $741 | 1,212 | 21,009 | -16.7% |
| Mississippi | $93 | $865 | 268 | 6,652 | -16.9% |
| Indiana | $93 | $749 | 594 | 9,349 | -17.3% |
| Michigan | $92 | $598 | 623 | 14,423 | -18.0% |
| Kentucky | $92 | $662 | 380 | 6,333 | -18.2% |
| Montana | $91 | $515 | 132 | 2,223 | -18.9% |
| Oklahoma | $90 | $683 | 331 | 8,488 | -19.4% |
| New Hampshire | $89 | $1,019 | 214 | 3,124 | -20.2% |
| West Virginia | $89 | $697 | 144 | 2,494 | -20.6% |
| Kansas | $88 | $587 | 338 | 5,463 | -20.9% |
| Iowa | $88 | $651 | 342 | 4,611 | -21.0% |
| Ohio | $88 | $605 | 975 | 20,219 | -21.2% |
| Missouri | $86 | $523 | 527 | 12,175 | -22.8% |
| Wisconsin | $86 | $966 | 709 | 7,733 | -22.9% |
| Maine | $86 | $449 | 114 | 2,624 | -23.2% |
| Idaho | $83 | $592 | 128 | 2,407 | -25.5% |
| Vermont | $83 | $401 | 39 | 891 | -26.1% |
| Nebraska | $83 | $473 | 190 | 3,726 | -26.2% |
| North Dakota | $79 | $404 | 92 | 1,517 | -29.4% |
| Arkansas | $79 | $458 | 395 | 8,222 | -29.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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