Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 11,407 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.6x markup — hospitals charge $630.31 but Medicare allows only $95.84. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Nebraska to $175 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast (HCPCS code 70547) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $95.84, but hospitals typically charge $630.31 — a 6.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $95.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.17. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $75.08 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $175 | $2,651 | 23 | 59 | +82.5% |
| Nevada | $147 | $1,135 | 132 | 703 | +53.7% |
| New York | $145 | $912 | 813 | 9,459 | +51.7% |
| Maine | $115 | $587 | 46 | 258 | +20.2% |
| Colorado | $112 | $730 | 173 | 642 | +17.1% |
| California | $111 | $706 | 1,290 | 6,165 | +16.2% |
| District of Columbia | $110 | $535 | 49 | 536 | +15.3% |
| Maryland | $106 | $567 | 288 | 2,043 | +10.8% |
| Arizona | $104 | $851 | 212 | 2,011 | +8.6% |
| New Jersey | $103 | $722 | 415 | 2,717 | +7.0% |
| Wyoming | $100 | $671 | 20 | 38 | +4.1% |
| Massachusetts | $100 | $642 | 367 | 1,782 | +4.1% |
| Hawaii | $98 | $418 | 39 | 405 | +2.5% |
| Florida | $92 | $626 | 911 | 5,066 | -4.4% |
| Alabama | $87 | $502 | 230 | 1,265 | -9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $86 | $462 | 35 | 86 | -9.8% |
| Texas | $85 | $671 | 856 | 4,969 | -11.8% |
| Washington | $84 | $601 | 136 | 467 | -12.1% |
| Connecticut | $82 | $703 | 155 | 536 | -14.2% |
| Arkansas | $81 | $565 | 91 | 309 | -15.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $79 | $522 | 584 | 3,119 | -17.2% |
| South Carolina | $76 | $537 | 155 | 420 | -21.1% |
| Virginia | $74 | $478 | 266 | 1,453 | -22.4% |
| Georgia | $74 | $514 | 353 | 1,972 | -23.1% |
| New Mexico | $72 | $396 | 38 | 142 | -24.6% |
| Delaware | $72 | $372 | 52 | 611 | -24.6% |
| Oregon | $71 | $514 | 85 | 276 | -25.5% |
| Michigan | $71 | $340 | 214 | 766 | -26.0% |
| Minnesota | $70 | $466 | 348 | 1,266 | -26.6% |
| North Dakota | $70 | $534 | 29 | 131 | -26.6% |
| New Hampshire | $69 | $393 | 50 | 120 | -27.5% |
| Illinois | $69 | $449 | 458 | 1,535 | -27.7% |
| Missouri | $68 | $377 | 196 | 656 | -28.7% |
| Indiana | $67 | $390 | 192 | 618 | -30.2% |
| Tennessee | $66 | $453 | 307 | 1,331 | -30.9% |
| Louisiana | $65 | $386 | 141 | 337 | -32.0% |
| Utah | $64 | $541 | 91 | 399 | -33.3% |
| Kansas | $64 | $319 | 77 | 183 | -33.4% |
| North Carolina | $64 | $424 | 320 | 2,023 | -33.5% |
| Ohio | $62 | $387 | 389 | 2,429 | -35.2% |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $572 | 124 | 285 | -36.3% |
| Kentucky | $60 | $282 | 142 | 448 | -37.2% |
| Oklahoma | $60 | $423 | 128 | 354 | -37.4% |
| Mississippi | $58 | $389 | 110 | 503 | -39.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $56 | $229 | 6 | 14 | -42.0% |
| Montana | $55 | $166 | 23 | 88 | -42.8% |
| Vermont | $54 | $262 | 11 | 28 | -43.8% |
| South Dakota | $54 | $194 | 22 | 49 | -44.1% |
| West Virginia | $53 | $317 | 47 | 120 | -44.5% |
| Iowa | $53 | $303 | 45 | 83 | -44.6% |
| Idaho | $53 | $327 | 31 | 64 | -45.1% |
| Nebraska | $52 | $223 | 49 | 105 | -45.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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