Imaging - MRI
MRI orbits, face and/or neck, with contrast cost in Louisiana
MRI orbits, face and/or neck, 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 Louisiana
From 67 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $1,989 (most listed prices $638–$5,718).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: A contrast-only study is uncommon, and 70543 is more typical.
Cheapest in Louisiana
Total price
MRI orbits, face and/or neck, 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 Louisiana, from 67 providers. Most listed prices: $599–$2,654.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $338
- East Jefferson General Hospital$425Hospital · MetairieEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- LCMC Health Emergency Care$425Hospital · New OrleansEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $184Source: Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District price file · checked Oct 2026
- Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322MRI of eye sockets, face or neck, with contrastRead only$215Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $263Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $146est. $338 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $233est. $425 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $487
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026 - $492
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $336est. $528 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $355est. $547 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026 - $580
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $390est. $582 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $392est. $584 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
See all prices for MRI orbits, face and/or neck, with contrast
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.