Imaging - MRI
MRA head, without and with contrast cost in Illinois
MRA head, without and with contrast 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 Illinois
From 152 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $2,479 (most listed prices $726–$6,543).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: A single code covers both series.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
MRA head, without and with contrast
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 Illinois, from 152 providers. Most listed prices: $547–$6,013.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Jersey Community Hospial$384Hospital · JerseyvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $410
- Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center$410Hospital · ChicagoEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center)MRA of head blood vessels, without and with contrastScan only$372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center)MRA of head blood vessels, without and with contrastScan only$372
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $210est. $384 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jersey Community Hospial price file · checked Oct 2026 - $400
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: McDonough County District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $236est. $410 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $236est. $410 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $264est. $438 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $274est. $448 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Washington County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $293est. $467 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.