Imaging
MRI guidance for needle placement cost in Missouri
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 Missouri
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $1,338 (most listed prices $373–$3,624).
Cheapest in Missouri
- $79
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140Source: Mercy Pediatrics - Carthage price file · checked Oct 2026
- $140Source: Mercy Women's Health - Carthage price file · checked Oct 2026
- $519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $713
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Saint Francis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $751
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $789
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital Washington 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.