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

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

In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $3,107, with most between $1,485 and $4,270 ($3,766 cash/self-pay). Based on 6 Alaska hospitals — 256% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $4,669 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,107
Alaska · $1,485$4,270
Cash / self-pay
$3,766
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,669
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 6 Alaska 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 Alaska — FAQs

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

In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $3,107, with most between $1,485 and $4,270, based on 6 Alaska hospitals. That's 256% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Alaska run around $3,766. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,669), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Alaska hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $4,669 — roughly 1.5× the $3,107 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 Alaska?

Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,107), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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