How much does MRI of the abdomen cost in Massachusetts?

MRI of the abdomen · CPT 74181 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for MRI of the abdomen is about $804, with most between $454 and $1,929 ($2,561 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 Massachusetts hospitals — 9% lower than the national typical of $882. Hospital list charges run about $2,741 (3.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$804
Massachusetts · $454–$1,929
Cash / self-pay
$2,561
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,741
3.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 Massachusetts hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the abdomen cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

MRI of the abdomen cost in Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the abdomen cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the abdomen is about $804, with most between $454 and $1,929, based on 40 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 9% lower than the national typical of $882.

How much does an MRI of the abdomen cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the abdomen in Massachusetts run around $2,561. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,741), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for an MRI of the abdomen so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the abdomen run about $2,741 — roughly 3.4× the $804 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the abdomen in Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $804), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Charged more than $804 in Massachusetts?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Massachusetts hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

Upload Your Bill

Related guides

Contact us

Questions? Talk to a human.

Send us a message about a bill, a procedure, or anything else — we usually reply within a day.