Imaging
MRI guidance for needle placement cost in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
Nationwide typical: $1,338 (most listed prices $373–$3,624).
Cheapest in Wisconsin
- $1,081
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,081
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,081
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Franklin Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campu price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,082
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,549
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,640
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Aurora Medical Center Bay Area price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,958
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Burnett Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $2,044
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University 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.