It's a question we get every single day: "How much does an MRI machine cost?" And for good reason: an MRI scanner is both a cornerstone and, often, the most costly modality in any imaging department.
To lend some clarity on the subject, the price list below breaks down current average cost and price information for popular MRI machine models from leading manufacturers like GE, Siemens, Hitachi, Philips, and Toshiba, If you're a more visual person, you can scroll down a touch further and see the list in video format.
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MRI Machine Price Cost Guide [2018]
MRI Machines That Cost $150,000 or Less
Scanners in this price range include:
- Hitachi Airis II
- Hitachi Airis Elite
- GE Optima 430S Extremity
- GE Ovation
- GE Profile series
- GE 1.5T Excite II
- GE 1.5 LX
- Philips Intera Achieva
- Philips Intera
- Siemens Concerto
- Siemens Magnetom C
- Siemens Symphony
- Siemens 1.5T Symphony 8ch
- Siemens 1.5 TIM Symphony
- Toshiba Vantage AGV
- Toshiba Vantage XGV
- Toshiba Vantage ZGV
MRI Machines That Cost $150,000 – $300,000
Scanners in this price range are 1.5T super-conducting magnets such as:
- GE 1.5T Excite HD
- GE 1.5T Excite HDE
- GE 1.5T LX Mobile
- Hitachi Aperto 0.4T Open (not available in US)
- Philips Achieva 8ch
- Philips Achieva 16ch
- Siemens Essenza
- Siemens 1.5T Symphony Mobile
- Toshiba Titan
MRI Machines That Cost $250,000 – $400,000
- GE Excite HDi
- GE 3T Excite HDXT
- GE 1.5T Excite HDXT
- GE Optima MR360
- Philips 1.5T Achieva 32ch
- Siemens 1.5T TIM Avanto
- Siemens TIM Trio 3T
MRI Machines That Cost $400,000+
- GE 1.5T Optima 450W
- GE 3T Discovery MR750
- Philips 1.5T Ingenia
- Philips 3T Ingenia
- Siemens Aera
- Siemens Espree
- Siemens 3T Verio
Of course, the cost of the MRI equipment is only part of the equation. There are remodeling, installation, and ongoing maintenance costs to think about when planning your next purchase.
Additional costs associated with MRI projects
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Written by Steve Rentz
Steve Rentz is the Product Manager for MRI Scanners at Block Imaging. He is also a husband, father of 3, triathlete, woodworker, and barbecue master. Steve’s goal is to earn each customer’s trust and business by specifically addressing the needs of their unique project.
