Price range near High Point

$1,131 to $2,353
2.1x price range North Carolina avg: $2,808

Hospital prices near High Point

What the data shows

2 hospitals here have Medicare safety penalties

Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program penalizes hospitals in the bottom 25% nationally for patient-safety outcomes. This is a federal classification — facts are on each hospital's profile.

→ Check individual hospital profiles for the full safety data before choosing for a complex procedure.

Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

1
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $1,131
3★ 72.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,193
4★ 68.0% satisfied Low infections
+5% vs lowest Compare
3
High Point Regional Health System Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $1,336
2★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+18% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,353
3★ 69.0% satisfied
+108% vs lowest Compare
5
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 92.0% satisfied

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.

Take this comparison with you.

Get a printable report with the full insurance rate breakdown, best value recommendation, financial assistance details, and call scripts for every hospital on this page.

Get your free report

Free. No sign-up. Prices updated quarterly from federal sources.

Before you schedule

North Carolina average $2,808 — prices near High Point are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

Your cervical spine MRI in High Point has a wide price range—from $1,050 to $2,353 depending on where you go—so calling ahead to confirm the exact cash price before scheduling matters. High Point Regional Health System quotes $1,336 for this scan, which is a bit above the local median of $1,193. Since you're likely getting this done in the next few days, your best move is to call their billing department today or tomorrow morning and ask for the cash price for an MRI cervical spine without contrast, then compare it to at least one other facility in town to see if you can save a few hundred dollars.

Before you schedule, also ask if your insurance has already approved this procedure—that approval usually comes from your doctor's office, but confirming it directly saves you from surprises later. If you don't have insurance or are paying out of pocket, mention that to billing; they may offer a discount beyond the cash price. Get the exact appointment date and any prep instructions (like whether you need to remove metal) so you're ready to go when the time comes.

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.

1

"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.

2

"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.

3

"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 between $1,131 and $2,353 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,808.

About this market

Novant Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near High Point (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 52% below average

Novant Health's price of $1,336 is below the North Carolina average of $2,808.

Nearest alternative Lexington Memorial Hospital INC — $1,131

Lexington, NC · 14 mi away · 3★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $225 to $2,172

22 insurance plans. Cheapest: Medicare. Most expensive: Aetna.

What else you should know

36% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 52 of 145 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC $1,131 $2,262 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterNovant Health $1,193 $1,988 4/5 68.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
High Point Regional Health System $1,336 $2,671 2/5 64.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterNovant Health $2,353 $3,922 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Medical Park HospitalNovant Health 4/5 92.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi

Common questions

How much does MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast cost in High Point, NC?

MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast costs between $1,131 and $2,353 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The median price is $1,336. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,808.

Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast near High Point?

Lexington Memorial Hospital INC has the lowest published cash price at $1,131. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 72.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In High Point, the lowest-priced facility (Lexington Memorial Hospital INC) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Novant Health Medical Park Hospital) has a 4-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 →

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →