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MRI machines can range in cost between $1 and $3 million. Construction of MRI suites can easily add another $500,000 to the total cost. An extremity MRI machine alone costs $300,000 or more, and can only be used to scan hands, feet and knees. Purchasing a used-extremity MRI scanner can cost as much as $150,000.
How much does an MRI cost? The average cost for a chest MRI is $1151. This average is based on 1162 prices collected by OkCopay from imaging centers and hospitals across the United States. Use our interactive map below, to see how the self-pay costs for MRIs vary widely across the country. The lowest average cost for a chest MRI is found in Oklahoma City at $464. In Milwaukee, however, the procedure will set you back an average of $3078.