Neck (cervical spine) MRI cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $2,074.17 to $2,074.17, with a median of $2,074.17. Across Missouri, the median is $1,986.73 at 24 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72141, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 MR - CSP WITHOUT CONTRAST | $2,074.17 | $5,185.43 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,074.17, median $2,074.17, highest $2,074.17.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $1,934.09 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An MRI of the cervical spine uses a magnet and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the neck part of the spine, including discs, nerves and the spinal cord. It is commonly ordered for neck pain that spreads into the arm, numbness, tingling or weakness in the hands. No contrast dye is used.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan of the neck section of the spine. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.