Cheap MRI without insurance
An MRI at a hospital can cost $1,500 to $3,000 or more when you pay out of pocket. The same scan at an accredited outpatient imaging center often costs a fraction of that. Radiology Save shows you the real cash price upfront, so you can compare centers and book your MRI online in minutes.
Cash prices from $413 at 3 accredited centers
MRI cash prices
Starting prices across participating centers. Each includes the radiologist read and report.
MRI Brain w/o Contrast
3 centers · typical hospital $1,850
MRI Lumbar Spine w/o Contrast
3 centers · typical hospital $1,750
MRI Cervical Spine w/o Contrast
3 centers
MRI Knee w/o Contrast
3 centers
MRI Shoulder w/o Contrast
3 centers
MRI Hip w/o Contrast
3 centers
MRI Brain w/ & w/o Contrast
3 centers
MRI Abdomen w/o Contrast
2 centers
Why MRI prices vary so much
Hospitals bill an MRI as several charges: a facility fee, the technical fee for the scan and a separate professional fee for the radiologist. Without insurance, you pay the hospital's full list price for each one, and you usually don't see the total until the bill arrives.
Independent imaging centers have lower overhead and many offer a discounted self-pay rate. They use the same type of MRI machines and board-certified radiologists, but the self-pay price is often much lower. The hard part is finding that price, which is what Radiology Save does for you.
How to get the cheapest MRI
- Choose an outpatient imaging center instead of a hospital for a non-emergency scan.
- Ask your doctor whether you need the scan with contrast. An MRI without contrast is usually the lower price.
- Compare the all-in price, not just the scan fee. Prices on Radiology Save already include the radiologist read and report.
- Pay the cash price upfront instead of billing a high-deductible plan at the negotiated rate, which is often higher.
How booking works
Compare
Search by scan and ZIP code to see accredited centers near you with their real cash prices.
Book
Pick a center, pay securely online and upload your doctor's order from the link we email you.
Get scanned
Show your voucher at the center. The price you paid covers the scan, radiologist read and report.
Affordable MRI near you
Cash prices at accredited centers across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an MRI cost without insurance?
Hospital MRI prices without insurance commonly run $1,500 to $3,000 or more. On Radiology Save, MRI cash prices at accredited imaging centers start much lower. The live starting prices for each type of MRI are listed on this page.
Is a cheap MRI lower quality?
No. A lower price reflects the center's overhead and self-pay pricing, not the image quality. Every center on Radiology Save is accredited, and every study is read by a board-certified radiologist.
How fast can I get an MRI?
Many centers have appointments within a few days, and some offer same-day scans. You'll see availability when you book.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Yes. Every imaging study needs a physician's order (a referral or prescription for the scan). You can book first and upload the order afterward from the secure link in your confirmation email. If you don't have one yet, your primary care, urgent care or telehealth doctor can write it.
What does the price include?
The price you see is the full price: the scan itself, the board-certified radiologist's read and your written report. There is no separate radiologist bill and no facility fee added later.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
In most cases, yes. Diagnostic imaging is generally an eligible medical expense, and HSA and FSA debit cards work like regular cards at checkout. Check with your plan administrator if you're unsure.
Can I use Radiology Save if I have Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Radiology Save cannot be used by participants of state or federally funded programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.
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Compare pricesPrices shown are self-pay cash rates set by independent imaging centers and may change. Typical hospital prices are estimates for comparison. A physician's order is required for all imaging studies. Radiology Save is not insurance and is not a healthcare provider, and cannot be used by participants of state or federally funded programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.