Imaging - MRI
MRA head, without and with contrast cost in Michigan
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 Michigan
From 89 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Michigan.
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 Michigan
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 Michigan, from 90 providers. Most listed prices: $1,018–$6,167.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Lake Huron Medical Center$519Hospital · Port HuronEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $520
- Henry Ford Rochester Hospital$535Hospital · RochesterEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow LansingMRA of head blood vessels, without and with contrastRead only$69Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $95.28
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $95.28
- $95.28
- $101Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Sault price file · checked Oct 2026
- $226Source: University of Michigan Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $345est. $519 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Huron Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $346est. $520 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $360est. $535 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $586
+2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Aspirus Iron River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $646
Sample point-of-service cash price for uninsured or high-deductible-plan patients; includes radiologist fee.
Source: mriofsouthfield.com · checked Oct 2026 - $646
Sample point-of-service cash price for uninsured or high-deductible-plan patients; includes radiologist fee.
Source: mriofsouthfield.com · 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.