Imaging
MRI guidance for needle placement cost in Colorado
MRI guidance for needle placement 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 Colorado
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $1,338 (most listed prices $373–$3,624).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $93.52
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $97.30
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 2026 - $113
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $514
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $733
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $748
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $811
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,427
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $1,560
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,820
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,820
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Grandview 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.