A full body MRI is a magnetic resonance scan of several body regions in one visit, sold for cash as a screening test to people without symptoms.
- Ezra Annual MRI
- $999, or $899 for Function Health members; 22 minutes [4]
- SimonMed Core MRI
- $999 ($899 intro); chest, abdomen and pelvis [1]
- Prenuvo Whole Body
- $2,499; about 50 minutes [2]
- ACR position
- Insufficient evidence to recommend total body screening without symptoms or risk factors [3]
- Follow-up rate
- About 30% needed follow-up in one early program [5]
- Prices checked
- Oct 17 2026
What you will pay
| Provider and scan | Price | What is included | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Annual MRI | $999 ($899 Function members) | Head, neck, abdomen, pelvis. No chest, lungs, heart, breasts or bowel. 22 minutes. | Oct 17 2026 | [4] |
| Ezra MRI with Spine | $1,699 ($1,499 members) | Annual MRI plus spine | Oct 17 2026 | [4] |
| Ezra MRI + Skeletal and Neurological | $3,999 | Extended MRI package | Oct 17 2026 | [4] |
| SimonMed Core MRI | $999 ($899 intro) | Chest, abdomen, pelvis | Oct 17 2026 | [1] |
| SimonMed Core + Head and Neck | $1,799 ($1,599 intro) | Core plus head and neck | Oct 17 2026 | [1] |
| SimonMed Core + Head, Neck and Spine | $2,499 ($2,199 intro) | Core plus head, neck and spine | Oct 17 2026 | [1] |
| Prenuvo Focused | $1,199 | About 25 minutes | Oct 17 2026 | [2] |
| Prenuvo Whole Body | $2,499 | About 50 minutes | Oct 17 2026 | [2] |
| Prenuvo Enhanced | $3,999 ($4,499 Executive in NYC) | About 65 minutes, bundled extras | Oct 17 2026 | [2] |
The cheapest scans do not cover the same body regions. Ezra's base scan leaves out the chest, while SimonMed's Core scan is built around the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Compare regions, not just price. Our Ezra vs Prenuvo comparison goes deeper on those two brands.
Where to get a full body MRI by city
Prenuvo listed 28 open locations on Oct 17 2026 [7]. SimonMed says it has 170+ US locations [1]. Ezra launched its 22-minute scan at about 100 US locations in May 2025 [8].
| Metro | Prenuvo site | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New York | New York | [7] |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine | [7] |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Redwood City | [7] |
| Chicago | Chicago | [7] |
| Houston | Houston | [7] |
| Dallas | Irving | [7] |
| Miami | Miami, Boca Raton | [7] |
| Atlanta | Atlanta | [7] |
| Boston | Watertown | [7] |
| Denver | Denver | [7] |
Hidden costs
- Follow-up imaging and visits. In the first roughly 160 patients of one academic program, about 90% had some finding and about 30% needed follow-up [5]. Those follow-up tests are billed separately.
- Add-ons. Prenuvo sells separate Brain Health and Heart Health assessments at $799 each [2]. Ezra sells a Heart CT for $349 and a Lung CT for $399 [4].
- Membership pricing. Ezra's $899 price requires a Function Health membership, listed at $365 a year [4] [9].
- Travel. Prenuvo has 28 open sites, so you may need to travel to one [7].
What radiologists and researchers say
The American College of Radiology does not believe there is sufficient evidence to recommend total body screening for patients without symptoms, risk factors or a family history suggesting disease [3]. RSNA News reported that the Netherlands does not permit whole-body MRI screening of healthy people, and that about 1% of patients in one early US program had a malignant or suspected malignant finding [5].
In May 2026 two academic radiologists wrote in a JAMA editorial that elective whole-body MRI companies lack proof that the benefits outweigh the harms. Prenuvo, SimonMed and Ezra disputed the editorial [10]. We found no USPSTF recommendation on whole-body MRI screening in our research.
Before you book
Ask who reads the scan, whether you get a call to explain findings, and how follow-up is handled. If you have symptoms, see a doctor instead. A diagnostic MRI ordered for symptoms is a different service; ask your plan how it is covered.
Ways to pay less
- Pick the regions you care about. Prenuvo's Focused scan is $1,199 versus $2,499 for Whole Body [2].
- Use intro pricing where offered. SimonMed listed its Core MRI at $899 intro versus $999 [1].
- Check whether a heart question is better answered by a coronary calcium score, which most people pay $100 to $150 for [11].
- Ask your HSA or FSA administrator whether a screening MRI qualifies before you pay.
Insurance and Medicare
The prices on this page are cash prices for elective screening. We did not find any insurer or Medicare coverage for screening scans of people without symptoms in our research. Follow-up tests ordered by your doctor for a finding may be billed to insurance under your plan's rules.
Alternatives to a full body MRI
| Option | Price | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary calcium CT | $100 to $150 typical | Used in ACC/AHA guideline for statin decisions | [11] [12] |
| Galleri blood test | $949 | Not FDA-approved; FDA panel voted in favor Sept 2026 | [13] [14] |
| Neko Health body scan (NYC) | $499 | No MRI or radiation; skin, ECG, blood, body composition | [15] |
| DEXA body composition | From $39.95 | Body fat, lean mass, bone | [16] |
More on each: Galleri test, DEXA scan cost, Neko Health review, Prenuvo review, and the longevity clinic guide.
Questions people ask
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How often does a full body MRI find something?
In the first roughly 160 patients of a Weill Cornell program, about 90% had some finding, about 30% needed follow-up and about 1% had a malignant or suspected malignant finding [5].
Where can I get a full body MRI in New York, Miami or Chicago?
Sources
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- Ezra scans and prices. Ezra, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Whole-body MRI screening and incidental findings. RSNA News, Jul 1, 2026.
- Human Longevity programs. Human Longevity Inc, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Prenuvo locations. Prenuvo, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Function Health acquires Ezra, introduces $499 full-body MRI scan. Function Health via PR Newswire, May 5, 2025.
- Function Health pricing. Function Health, accessed 2026-10-17.
- JAMA editorial questions elective whole-body MRI. MedCity News, Jun 19, 2026.
- Coronary artery calcium scan cost. GoodRx, Aug 28, 2025.
- 2018 cholesterol guideline and the judicious use of coronary calcium score. American College of Cardiology, Aug 20, 2019.
- Galleri test cost. GRAIL, accessed 2026-10-17.
- FDA advisory committee votes in favor of approval of multi-cancer early detection test. The ASCO Post, Sep 24, 2026.
- Neko Health opens SoHo scan clinic, skipping MRI for a $499 body checkup. Hoodline, Sep 24, 2026.
- BodySpec DEXA scans. BodySpec, accessed 2026-10-17.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.