MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast cost in Arlington, VA
MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast costs $835 to $7,243 cash across 9 hospitals within 25 miles of Arlington.
Price range near Arlington
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5★) has the lowest price — $6,407 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Arlington
Lowest published price here: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($835) and Medicare's 5-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.
Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Before you schedule
You're looking at cervical spine MRIs in Arlington, and here's what matters: the cash prices swing wildly—from $835 to over $7,200 for the same scan. That nearly 9-fold difference means where you go could cost you thousands out of pocket, especially if you're uninsured or have a high deductible. Most facilities cluster around $1,100, so anything significantly higher is worth questioning. Before you book, call the imaging center's billing department and ask for the cash price for a cervical spine MRI without contrast—not the gross charge billed to insurance, just the self-pay discount. If you have insurance, also ask your plan what they'll cover; that number matters as much as the facility's sticker price.
Then, shop at least two other locations in or near Arlington using these same numbers so you can actually compare apples to apples. If cost is tight, ask whether the facility offers a payment plan or sliding scale based on income—many imaging centers do but won't mention it unless you ask. Once you have solid pricing from two or three places, you can make a real choice instead of guessing.
Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast costs $835 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5-star CMS rating) and up to $7,243 at Stonesprings Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia — a 8.7x difference for the same procedure across 9 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,808.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System | $835 | $1,670 | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 11.8 mi |
| Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System | $835 | $1,670 | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 0.5 mi |
| Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System | $835 | $1,670 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 5.8 mi |
| Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System | $835 | $1,670 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 5.8 mi |
| Novant Prince William Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,118 | $2,237 | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 0.5 mi |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health | $1,134 | $1,890 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 0.5 mi |
| Fauquier Hospital | $1,626 | $4,065 | 3/5 | 62.0% | For-profit | 0.5 mi |
| Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia | $7,241 | $7,241 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.5 mi |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | $7,243 | $7,243 | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit | 0.5 mi |
Common questions
How much does MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast cost in Arlington, VA?
MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast costs between $835 and $7,243 at 9 facilities near Arlington, Virginia. The median price is $1,118. The Virginia statewide average is $2,808.
Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast near Arlington?
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $835. It has a 5-star CMS quality rating and 79.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Arlington, the lowest-priced facility (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital) has a 5-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Stonesprings Hospital Center) has a 3-star rating.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast near Arlington is $6,408 — the difference between Inova Fair Oaks Hospital ($835) and Stonesprings Hospital Center ($7,243).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →