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

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · Metro area: Austin

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $407, with most between $404 and $1,346 ($3,687 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 53% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,836 (9.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$407
Austin · $404–$1,346
Cash / self-pay
$3,687
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,836
9.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 12 Austin 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 Austin — FAQs

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

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $407, with most between $404 and $1,346, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 53% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Austin run around $3,687. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,836), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Austin hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,836 — roughly 9.4× the $407 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 Austin?

Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $407), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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