MRI Scan of Abdomen without Contrast Cost in Massachusetts
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 46 Massachusetts hospitals. CPT 74181. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Massachusetts
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 46 of 46 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | MultiPlan | Centene | Humana | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD |
$237 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH BROCKTON |
$380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - BRIGHTON BRIGHTON |
$424 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL BROCKTON |
$796 | $377 | $372 | $583 | $81.05 | — | — | $287 | — |
| STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ATTLEBORO |
$833 | $85.00 | $69.03 | $70.67 | $90.00 | — | $286 | — | — |
| MELROSE WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL MELROSE |
$837 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAPE COD HOSPITAL HYANNIS |
$918 | $95.00 | $79.32 | $80.71 | $81.75 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| FALMOUTH HOSPITAL FALMOUTH |
$918 | $95.00 | $80.12 | $306 | $90.93 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF STOUGHTON SUMNER STREET STOUGHTON |
$1,059 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$1,142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FALL RIVER |
$1,287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOBEY HOSPITAL WAREHAM |
$1,287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL NEW BEDFORD |
$1,287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOWELL GENERAL - SAINTS CAMPUS LOWELL |
$1,381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON |
$1,494 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$1,729 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL SOUTH WEYMOUTH |
$1,953 | $286 | $264 | $264 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER GREENFIELD |
$1,985 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL OAK BLUFFS |
$2,054 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHA CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE |
$2,294 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS CHILDREN'S BOSTON BOSTON |
$2,387 | $207 | $233 | $258 | $282 | $85.00 | $22.00 | — | — |
| MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM SALEM HOSPITAL SALEM |
$2,649 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL NEWTON |
$2,649 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$2,649 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MILFORD |
$2,703 | $256 | $2,192 | $256 | $10,491 | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL SOUTH ST SOUTHBRIDGE |
$3,100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON |
$3,140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$3,248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$3,248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL NANTUCKET |
$3,334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH ALLIANCE - CLINTON HOSPITAL HOSPITAL RD. LEOMINSTER |
$3,400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - MARLBOROUGH CAMPUS BELMONT STREET WORCESTER |
$3,732 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NORTH DARTMOUTH BUILDING 200 |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S LEXINGTON LEXINGTON |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MARTHA ELIOT HEALTH CENTER BOSTON |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $2,519 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PEABODY PEABODY |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BROOKLINE BROOKLINE |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S NEEDHAM NEEDHAM |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WEYMOUTH WEYMOUTH |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WALTHAM WALTHAM |
$4,466 | $2,680 | $2,671 | $1,378 | $3,796 | $4,109 | $2,823 | $4,019 | $4,109 |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MASS CENTRAL CAMPUS ROCHDALE |
$4,819 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FRAMINGHAM UNION HOSPITAL FRAMINGHAM |
$5,714 | $1.00 | $230 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEONARD MORSE HOSPITAL NATICK |
$5,714 | $1.00 | $230 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS NEW BEDFORD |
$5,879 | $5,879 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $5,879 |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL WORCESTER |
$8,108 | $1.00 | $230 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 46 Massachusetts hospitals above publish for Mri scan of abdomen without contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 74181 in Massachusetts, Medicare reimburses about $212 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Massachusetts range from $237 to $8,108 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 12.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does mri scan of abdomen without contrast cost in Massachusetts?
- Cash prices for mri scan of abdomen without contrast (CPT 74181) in Massachusetts range from $237 to $8,108, with a median of $2,649. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of abdomen without contrast in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Massachusetts hospital published cash price for this procedure is $237. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.