Imaging
MR angiography of upper extremity cost in North Carolina
MR angiography of upper extremity is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,804 (most listed prices $562–$3,807).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Medicare covers MRA only for limited indications, but the code still prices commercially and for cash.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
MR angiography of upper extremity
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In North Carolina, from 41 providers. Most listed prices: $901–$3,172.
Cheapest totals nearby
- UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton$467Hospital · NeboEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $467
- $523
- $322est. $467 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $322est. $467 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge price file · checked Sep 2026 - $378est. $523 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Bertie Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $527est. $672 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $756est. $901 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Duplin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $964est. $1,109 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Henderson County Hospital CorporationMRA (blood vessel MRI) of arm, with or without contrastScan only$1,120est. $1,265 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henderson County Hospital Corporation price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,134est. $1,279 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,153est. $1,298 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,177est. $1,322 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Pender Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,366
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,339est. $1,484 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.