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

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,345, with most between $685 and $1,978 ($2,639 cash/self-pay). Based on 110 Illinois hospitals — 54% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $4,156 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,345
Illinois · $685–$1,978
Cash / self-pay
$2,639
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,156
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 110 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,345, with most between $685 and $1,978, based on 110 Illinois hospitals. That's 54% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Illinois run around $2,639. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,156), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Illinois hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $4,156 — roughly 3.1× the $1,345 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 Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,345), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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