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.
The average MRI scan on SaveOnMedical.com costs between $430.00 and $600. Prices vary by location based on what part of the body is being scanned, if the procedure requires contrast and if the provider charges extra for contrast. Fun Fact: over 26 million MRI scans are performed each costing about 18 billion dollars.