MRI Brain Cost with Medicare (2026)
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.
$1,500
National Avg Cost
$1,200
Medicare Pays
$300
Patient Pays
Imaging
Category
MRI Brain Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $1,873 | $1,499 | $375 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $1,844 | $1,476 | $369 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $1,820 | $1,456 | $364 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $1,813 | $1,450 | $363 |
| 5 | Vermont | $1,800 | $1,440 | $360 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $1,788 | $1,430 | $358 |
| 7 | Maine | $1,767 | $1,414 | $353 |
| 8 | Texas | $1,765 | $1,412 | $353 |
| 9 | Arizona | $1,755 | $1,404 | $351 |
| 10 | Alabama | $1,727 | $1,382 | $345 |
| 11 | Alaska | $1,711 | $1,369 | $342 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $1,691 | $1,353 | $338 |
| 13 | Washington | $1,690 | $1,352 | $338 |
| 14 | Oregon | $1,690 | $1,352 | $338 |
| 15 | Indiana | $1,687 | $1,350 | $337 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $1,684 | $1,347 | $337 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $1,666 | $1,332 | $333 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $1,646 | $1,317 | $329 |
| 19 | Ohio | $1,642 | $1,314 | $328 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $1,625 | $1,300 | $325 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $1,620 | $1,296 | $324 |
| 22 | Colorado | $1,598 | $1,278 | $320 |
| 23 | New York | $1,584 | $1,267 | $317 |
| 24 | California | $1,546 | $1,237 | $309 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $1,543 | $1,235 | $309 |
| 26 | Iowa | $1,538 | $1,230 | $308 |
| 27 | Nevada | $1,531 | $1,225 | $306 |
| 28 | Kansas | $1,499 | $1,199 | $300 |
| 29 | Illinois | $1,473 | $1,178 | $295 |
| 30 | Virginia | $1,429 | $1,143 | $286 |
| 31 | Maryland | $1,423 | $1,138 | $285 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $1,421 | $1,137 | $284 |
| 33 | Utah | $1,400 | $1,120 | $280 |
| 34 | Missouri | $1,369 | $1,095 | $274 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $1,343 | $1,074 | $269 |
| 36 | Georgia | $1,335 | $1,068 | $267 |
| 37 | Idaho | $1,333 | $1,066 | $267 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $1,298 | $1,039 | $260 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $1,289 | $1,031 | $258 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $1,286 | $1,029 | $257 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $1,234 | $988 | $247 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $1,229 | $983 | $246 |
| 43 | Connecticut | $1,226 | $981 | $245 |
| 44 | Delaware | $1,209 | $968 | $242 |
| 45 | Montana | $1,197 | $958 | $239 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $1,179 | $943 | $236 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $1,162 | $929 | $232 |
| 48 | Michigan | $1,158 | $926 | $232 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $1,152 | $921 | $230 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $1,141 | $912 | $228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a MRI Brain cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for MRI Brain is $1,500. Medicare typically pays $1,200, leaving a patient responsibility of $300.
Does Medicare cover MRI Brain?
Yes, Medicare covers MRI Brain. The average Medicare payment is $1,200 out of a total cost of $1,500.
What category is MRI Brain?
MRI Brain is classified as a imaging procedure.