How much does MRI cost in Chicago, IL?

3 hospitals in Chicago, IL publish mri prices on HospitalPricer. Disclosed cash prices range from $1,350 to $4,990. These are prices hospitals publish, not your final bill. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.

Why do MRI prices vary between Chicago hospitals?

Hospitals set their own prices and negotiate separately with each insurer, so published prices for the same service can differ widely between hospitals — and between plans at one hospital. Comparing the published prices is what this page is for.

Is this what I'll pay for MRI in Chicago?

No. Published prices are a starting point for comparison, not a personalized quote. What you actually pay depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting. A blank price means the hospital didn't publish one — never that it is $0.

MRI cost in Chicago, IL

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Based on the latest published hospital price files, 3 hospitals in Chicago, IL disclose mri pricing with cash prices from $1,350 to $4,990. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.

32 prices shown.

Service	Hospital	Code	List price	Cash price	Negotiated range	Allowed (median)
Hc Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Any Joint Of Lower Extremity; Without Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	73721 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mri, Abdomen; Without Contrast Material(S) Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	74181 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mri, Brain; Without Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70551 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mri, Brain; With Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70552 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mri, Brain Without Contrast Material, Followed By Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70553 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Abdomen W/O Contrast Research Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	74181 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Mri Pituitary, Without Contrast Material, Follow By Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70553 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Spinal Canal And Contents, Cervical; Without Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72141 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Hc Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Spinal Canal And Contents, Lumbar; Without Contrast Material Inpatient & outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72148 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri brain stem w/o dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70551 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri brain stem w/dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70552 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	70553 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri neck spine w/o dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72141 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri lumbar spine w/o dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	72148 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	73721 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
Mri abdomen w/o dye Outpatient	University of Chicago Medical Center	74181 HCPCS	—	—	—	—
MR LUMBAR SPINE LTD WITHOUT DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72148 CPT	$4,250	$2,125	$365 – $3,460	$1,976
MR BRAIN W/O DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	70551 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	$1,933
MR BRAIN SHUNT EVAL LTD WO CON Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	70551 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	$1,933
MR CERVICAL SPINE LTD WITHOUT DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72141 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	—
MR LUMBAR SPINE LTD WO DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72148 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	$1,976
MR LOWER EXT JOINT BIL WO CONTRAST Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	73721 CPT	$3,380	$1,690	$365 – $2,751	$2,449
MR ABDOMEN W/O DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	74181 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	—
MR BRAIN W/DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	70552 CPT	$2,900	$1,450	$540 – $2,496	—
MR C SPINE W/O DYE Outpatient	Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center	72141 CPT	$2,700	$1,350	$365 – $2,198	—

MRI in Chicago — FAQ

How much does MRI cost in Chicago, IL?: 3 hospitals in Chicago, IL publish mri prices on HospitalPricer. Disclosed cash prices range from $1,350 to $4,990. These are prices hospitals publish, not your final bill. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
Why do MRI prices vary between Chicago hospitals?: Hospitals set their own prices and negotiate separately with each insurer, so published prices for the same service can differ widely between hospitals — and between plans at one hospital. Comparing the published prices is what this page is for.
Is this what I'll pay for MRI in Chicago?: No. Published prices are a starting point for comparison, not a personalized quote. What you actually pay depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting. A blank price means the hospital didn't publish one — never that it is $0.