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MRI Scan of Abdomen without Contrast Cost in New Jersey
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 55 New Jersey hospitals. CPT 74181. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $669
📉 Low $264
📈 High $17,923
🏥 55 hospitals
🏛️ 42 with insurance contracts
🇺🇸 Medicare $214
Hospital comparison — New Jersey
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 55 of 55 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Centene | Humana | Medicare | First Health | MultiPlan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER NEWTON |
$264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT CLARE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOONTON BOONTON TOWNSHIP |
$276 | $277 | $230 | $428 | $277 | $221 | $277 | — | — |
| SAINT MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTER NEWARK |
$276 | $277 | $230 | $442 | $285 | $277 | $277 | — | — |
| ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL PASSAIC |
$282 | $282 | $230 | $414 | $282 | $226 | $282 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON CHERRY HILL HOSPITAL CHERRY HILL |
$309 | $246 | $238 | $251 | $350 | $246 | $242 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL STRATFORD |
$309 | $246 | $238 | $251 | $350 | $246 | $242 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL TURNERSVILLE |
$309 | $246 | $238 | $251 | $350 | $246 | $242 | — | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER MONTCLAIR |
$312 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$317 | $276 | $276 | — | $276 | — | — | $4,343 | $4,963 |
| CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER POMPTON PLAINS |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HACKETTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTER HACKETTSTOWN |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER SUMMIT |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GORYEB CHILDRENS CENTER MORRISTOWN |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER WESTWOOD |
$331 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING BASKING RIDGE BASKING RIDGE |
$380 | $73.66 | $262 | $329 | — | — | — | — | $342 |
| HSS PARAMUS OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$380 | $175 | $51.50 | $154 | $54.95 | — | — | — | — |
| HSS PARAMUS MIDLAND OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$380 | $175 | $51.50 | $154 | $54.95 | — | $964 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING MONMOUTH MIDDLETOWN |
$380 | $73.66 | $262 | $329 | — | — | — | — | $342 |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$410 | $264 | $269 | $326 | $264 | $264 | — | $1,906 | — |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOMERSET SOMERVILLE |
$537 | $264 | $269 | $326 | $264 | $264 | — | $1,906 | — |
| TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ELIZABETH |
$581 | $264 | $269 | $414 | $264 | $264 | — | $1,859 | — |
| CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER BELLEVILLE |
$632 | $271 | $277 | $326 | $271 | $271 | — | $1,906 | — |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TOMS RIVER |
$643 | $264 | $269 | $326 | $264 | $264 | — | $1,859 | — |
| JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER JERSEY CITY |
$644 | $285 | $290 | $326 | $285 | $285 | — | $1,859 | — |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF NEW JERSEY - NEWARK NEWARK |
$654 | $271 | $108 | $326 | $271 | $271 | — | $1,883 | — |
| COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER LIVINGSTON |
$665 | $271 | $277 | $414 | $271 | $271 | — | $1,883 | — |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK |
$669 | $280 | $286 | $414 | $280 | $280 | — | $1,883 | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER LONG BRANCH |
$678 | $268 | $269 | $326 | $268 | $268 | — | $1,859 | — |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAMILTON HAMILTON |
$695 | $264 | $269 | $327 | $264 | $264 | — | $2,543 | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHERN CAMPUS LAKEWOOD |
$736 | $264 | $269 | $326 | $264 | $264 | — | $1,859 | — |
| CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER EAST ORANGE |
$799 | $182 | $72.30 | — | $72.30 | — | — | — | — |
| VIRTUA VOORHEES HOSPITAL (WEST JERSEY) VOORHEES |
$900 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $269 | $10.32 | $254 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$900 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $269 | $10.32 | $254 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL (BURLINGTON COUNTY) MOUNT HOLLY |
$900 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $269 | $10.32 | $254 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA MARLTON HOSPITAL MARLTON |
$900 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $269 | $10.32 | $254 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL WILLINGBORO |
$900 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $269 | $10.32 | $254 | — | — | $70.00 |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MANNINGTON SALEM WOODSTOWN RD. SALEM |
$1,250 | $253 | $211 | $512 | $253 | $283 | $270 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND W. SHERMAN AVE. VINELAND |
$1,250 | $239 | $215 | $512 | $239 | $282 | $268 | — | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER WOODBURY OAK ST. WOODBURY |
$1,250 | $239 | $215 | $512 | $239 | $283 | $270 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL MULLICA HILL RD. MULLICA HILL |
$1,250 | $253 | $227 | $512 | $253 | $282 | $268 | — | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER BRIDGETON IRVING AVE. BRIDGETON |
$1,250 | $239 | $215 | $512 | $239 | $283 | $270 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER FRONT ST. ELMER |
$1,250 | $253 | $227 | $512 | $253 | $283 | $270 | — | — |
| SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$2,180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$2,387 | $65.00 | $18.69 | $80.80 | $294 | $272 | — | — | — |
| DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER BROWNS MILLS |
$2,488 | $296 | $235 | $41.77 | — | $267 | — | — | — |
| COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAPE REGIONAL CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE |
$2,808 | $267 | $80.00 | $70.00 | $294 | $272 | — | — | — |
| SAINT JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PATERSON |
$3,179 | $72.29 | $54.22 | $3,179 | $54.22 | — | — | — | $108 |
| SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL JERSEY 4 WEST |
$4,093 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - NEW JERSEY - MORRIS COUNTY DOVER |
$4,392 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL EAST NEW JERSEY 5TH FLOOR |
$4,392 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL NEW JERSEY - RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$4,392 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EASTON AVE NEW BRUNSWICK |
$8,690 | $1,001 | $529 | $394 | — | — | $1,225 | — | — |
| CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TRENTON |
$17,923 | $968 | $524 | $525 | $264 | $274 | $272 | — | $15,235 |
| CAPITAL HEALTH AT DEBORAH - EMERGENCY SERVICES PENNINGTON |
$17,923 | $968 | $524 | $525 | $423 | $274 | $272 | — | $15,235 |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 74181, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,896 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 55 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, Medicare reimburses about $214 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Jersey range from $264 to $17,923 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.1x 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 New Jersey?
- Cash prices for mri scan of abdomen without contrast (CPT 74181) in New Jersey range from $264 to $17,923, with a median of $669. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of abdomen without contrast in New Jersey?
- The cheapest New Jersey hospital published cash price for this procedure is $264. 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.
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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each New Jersey facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 74181 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.