How Much Does an Abdominal MRI Cost?

Median cash price $675 Most people pay $500–$750
$675 median $0 $800+

Full range $295–$3,340 · Based on cash prices clinics publish · Updated October 2026

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An abdominal MRI gives a detailed look at the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and other organs — often as a follow-up when an ultrasound or CT needs clarification. The figures above are real self-pay prices clinics publish for abdominal MRI studies, so you can see the typical cost before you book.

What moves the price of an abdominal MRI?

  • Where you go. Standalone imaging centers are usually far cheaper than hospital radiology departments for the identical study.
  • Contrast. Abdominal MRIs are frequently ordered with and without contrast — the most complete and most expensive protocol. Confirm the exact order before you ask for quotes.
  • Specialized protocols. Studies like an MRCP (a focused look at the bile and pancreatic ducts) can be priced differently from a general abdominal MRI. Name the exact study on your order.

Abdominal MRI cash prices by U.S. region

Cash prices vary by where you live. Each region is shaded by its median Abdominal MRI cash price (green = cheaper, blue = pricier); gray regions don't have enough clinics to report yet.

$410 $715 Not enough data

Lowest: Southwest ($410) · Highest: California ($715)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral for an abdominal MRI?
Almost always, yes — the center needs the doctor's order to run the right protocol. Each clinic's page shows what's required.
Abdominal MRI vs. CT — which is cheaper?
A CT is usually cheaper and faster; an MRI shows some tissues in more detail without radiation. Which one you need is a medical call — follow your doctor's order, then compare prices for that study.
Does the price include the radiologist's reading?
Not always. Ask for the all-in price with the interpretation included, so there are no surprises.

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These are self-reported cash (self-pay) prices collected from clinics and standardized to a common procedure so the same scan is compared like-for-like; they may have changed since collection. They are estimates for general guidance, not quotes — you can confirm current pricing by contacting the clinic directly. Insurance pricing differs from cash pricing. This page is not medical or financial advice.