How much does an MRI of the lower extremity cost in Alabama?

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · State: Alabama

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $494, with most between $329 and $755 ($1,404 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 Alabama hospitals — 43% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,580 (5.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$494
Alabama · $329–$755
Cash / self-pay
$1,404
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,580
5.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in Alabama — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in Alabama?

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $494, with most between $329 and $755, based on 54 Alabama hospitals. That's 43% lower than the national typical of $873.

How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Alabama run around $1,404. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,580), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Alabama hospital bill for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) so high?

Alabama hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,580 — roughly 5.2× the $494 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 lower extremity (not joint) in Alabama?

Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $494), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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