How much does an MRI of the lower extremity cost in Denver?
MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $519, with most between $519 and $866 ($5,637 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 41% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $11,161 (21.5× higher).
Source: medians across 17 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $519, with most between $519 and $866, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 41% lower than the national typical of $873.
How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Denver run around $5,637. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $11,161), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $11,161 — roughly 21.5× the $519 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 Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $519), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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