Abdominal MRI cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the abdomen without contrast as an inpatient: from $4,563.30 to $4,563.30, with a median of $4,563.30. Across North Carolina, the median is $1,765.28 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74181, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC HC MRI, ABDOMEN (MRI) | $4,563.30 | $4,563.30 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4,563.30, median $4,563.30, highest $4,563.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,563.30 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An abdominal MRI without contrast images the liver, pancreas, kidneys and bile ducts. It is used, for example, to look at bile ducts (MRCP) or liver fat, without radiation.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the scan. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.