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MRA Of The Spine

North Carolina 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 $263 · 10th to 90th $85 to $339Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $166 to $166
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $263professional $166

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. 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
$85.11
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$338.84
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$537.03