This Interpretation clarifies that the measurement date for grants under stock option, purchase, and award plans involving junior stock is the date on which the number of shares of the employer's regular common stock that an employee is entitled to receive in exchange for the junior stock is known.
1 An open MRI typically costs about the same as a conventional MRI, about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the parts of the body being examined.  An upright MRI allows patients to be scanned while standing or sitting, which can be helpful in diagnosing certain conditions.
While prices do vary depending on the part of the body receiving the MRI scan, cost is most greatly influenced by geographic location as well as the facility. In general, MRIs range in cost from $400 to $3,500. Some of the most common MRI scans include: Head MRI: Scan of the brain and nerve tissues.