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

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $951, with most between $643 and $1,771 ($2,372 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 9% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,908 (4.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$951
Colorado · $643–$1,771
Cash / self-pay
$2,372
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,908
4.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 75 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $951, with most between $643 and $1,771, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 9% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Colorado run around $2,372. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,908), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,908 — roughly 4.1× the $951 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $951), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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