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MRA Of The Spine

Iowa rates for HCPCS 72159

A magnetic resonance study that maps the blood vessels supplying the spinal canal and the spinal cord inside it. It uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves rather than X-rays. It is used to look for an abnormal tangle of vessels, an interrupted blood supply, or the vessels feeding a growth near the cord.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $275 · 10th to 90th $91 to $794Professionalmedian $178 · 10th to 90th $87 to $339
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $275professional $178

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$794.33
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$338.84
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42