What is the average cost of procedure code 72142?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 72142 is $4,822.08, with prices ranging from $3.00 to $999,999,999.00 across 1,121 hospitals.

What is procedure code 72142?

MRI Neck Spine W Dye This is an HCPCS medical billing code used by hospitals and healthcare providers to identify specific procedures and services.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

72142: MRI Neck Spine W Dye | Hospital Price Comparison

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code 72149 across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$4,822

Median

$3,530

Hospitals

1,121

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

💡 Tip: Click on any state to explore detailed hospital pricing. Hover to see quick statistics. Darker shades indicate higher average costs.

📊 Average Prices by State

Click on any state to view individual hospital prices and detailed breakdowns.

State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Oklahoma (OK) 10 hospitals	$546	10
Maryland (MD) 14 hospitals	$714	14
Illinois (IL) 25 hospitals	$961	25
Hawaii (HI) 7 hospitals	$966	7
New Jersey (NJ) 2 hospitals	$1,024	2
Pennsylvania (PA) 3 hospitals	$1,095	3
Indiana (IN) 46 hospitals	$1,112	46
Minnesota (MN) 20 hospitals	$1,291	20
Maine (ME) 7 hospitals	$1,547	7
West Virginia (WV) 5 hospitals	$1,852	5
Idaho (ID) 10 hospitals	$2,111	10
Montana (MT) 2 hospitals	$2,152	2
Rhode Island (RI) 4 hospitals	$2,218	4
North Dakota (ND) 8 hospitals	$2,307	8
North Carolina (NC) 31 hospitals	$2,352	31
Wyoming (WY) 3 hospitals	$2,419	3
Ohio (OH) 13 hospitals	$2,540	13
Mississippi (MS) 7 hospitals	$2,627	7
Connecticut (CT) 12 hospitals	$2,672	12
Oregon (OR) 14 hospitals	$2,695	14
Washington (WA) 35 hospitals	$2,947	35
Wisconsin (WI) 39 hospitals	$2,980	39
Delaware (DE) 1 hospitals	$2,987	1
New Mexico (NM) 4 hospitals	$2,990	4
District of Columbia (DC) 3 hospitals	$2,997	3
Michigan (MI) 67 hospitals	$3,062	67
Nebraska (NE) 21 hospitals	$3,185	21
Vermont (VT) 3 hospitals	$3,196	3
Arizona (AZ) 4 hospitals	$3,262	4
Alabama (AL) 12 hospitals	$3,515	12
New York (NY) 4 hospitals	$3,588	4
Iowa (IA) 3 hospitals	$3,786	3
Kentucky (KY) 16 hospitals	$3,845	16
Massachusetts (MA) 14 hospitals	$4,024	14
South Carolina (SC) 5 hospitals	$4,065	5
Georgia (GA) 25 hospitals	$4,310	25
Nevada (NV) 24 hospitals	$4,427	24
South Dakota (SD) 4 hospitals	$4,702	4
Utah (UT) 18 hospitals	$4,754	18
Kansas (KS) 29 hospitals	$4,801	29
Tennessee (TN) 33 hospitals	$4,935	33
New Hampshire (NH) 5 hospitals	$5,409	5
California (CA) 95 hospitals	$5,618	95
Alaska (AK) 2 hospitals	$6,000	2
Colorado (CO) 18 hospitals	$6,170	18
Virginia (VA) 24 hospitals	$6,559	24
Texas (TX) 129 hospitals	$6,953	129
Florida (FL) 216 hospitals	$7,728	216
Louisiana (LA) 3 hospitals	$8,683	3
Missouri (MO) 22 hospitals	$10,911	22

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.