How Much Does an MRI Cost in Florida?

At Advanced Medical Imaging in Seminole and St. Petersburg, a self-pay MRI without contrast starts at $295, and an MRI with and without contrast is $395. A whole-body MRI screening is $1,499. By comparison, the same MRI billed through a Florida hospital outpatient department often runs $1,200 to $3,500 or more once facility fees are added. Because we are a freestanding outpatient center, our cash price is up to 75% — and often far more — below hospital rates.

Our self-pay MRI starts at $295 at our Seminole, FL flagship location (9555 Seminole Blvd, Suite 101) and is also available at our St. Petersburg 3T MRI center (2201 Central Ave, Suite 100). You pay one transparent price at the time of service — there are no surprise hospital facility fees. Call (727) 398-5999 for an exact quote for the body area you need imaged.

Hospital radiology departments add a "facility fee" on top of the scan itself, which can double or triple the bill for the exact same study. As a freestanding outpatient imaging center, AMI has none of that overhead, so we pass the savings on to you. The MRI machines, board-certified radiologists, and image quality are comparable to — and in many cases better than — what you would get at a hospital, at a fraction of the price.

Very often, yes. If you have a high-deductible health plan and have not met your deductible, you may pay far more using insurance at a hospital than you would paying AMI's self-pay cash price directly. For example, a hospital MRI applied to a $3,000 deductible can cost you the full $1,500–$3,000 out of pocket, while our self-pay MRI is $295. We are happy to help you compare before you book — call (727) 398-5999.

No. You do not need insurance. Self-pay patients pay our transparent cash price at the time of service and receive a full radiologist report that can be shared with any physician or specialist. We also accept most major insurance plans if you prefer to use your benefits.

Self-pay patients do not need a referral. Our physician reviews your request the same day, and most self-pay patients are seen same day or added as a walk-in. If you choose to use insurance, a physician's order is still required and we will verify your benefits first.

Yes. Diagnostic imaging is a qualified medical expense, so you can pay with your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) card, as well as cash, credit, or debit. We provide an itemized receipt for your records or for reimbursement.

A lower price does not mean lower quality. AMI uses high-field 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners and our images are interpreted by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists — including a CAQ neuroradiologist. The price difference comes from our outpatient cost structure, not from any compromise in image quality or interpretation.

Most single-region MRIs — including knee, shoulder, hip, brain, and spine — start at the same $295 self-pay price without contrast. Adding contrast brings it to $395, and specialty studies like whole-body MRI ($1,499) are priced separately. See the full price list above or call (727) 398-5999 for an exact quote.

No. Our self-pay pricing is all-inclusive for the scan and the radiologist's interpretation — there are no separate facility fees or surprise "professional fee" bills weeks later, which is a common complaint with hospital imaging. You know the price before you arrive.

Yes. Even if your doctor wrote an order, you can choose to pay self-pay if that is cheaper than your insurance out-of-pocket cost (for example, with an unmet deductible). Bring your physician's order and we will still send your results back to your doctor. Many patients save hundreds of dollars this way.

Most MRI exams are scheduled within 24–48 hours, and same-day CT and X-Ray are routinely available. We serve Seminole, St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, and the wider Pinellas County and Tampa Bay area. Call (727) 398-5999 and we will find you the earliest available appointment.