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

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,635, with most between $1,131 and $2,010 ($2,076 cash/self-pay). Based on 67 Iowa hospitals — 87% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,801 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,635
Iowa · $1,131–$2,010
Cash / self-pay
$2,076
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,801
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 67 Iowa 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 Iowa — FAQs

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,635, with most between $1,131 and $2,010, based on 67 Iowa hospitals. That's 87% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Iowa run around $2,076. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,801), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Iowa hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,801 — roughly 1.7× the $1,635 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 Iowa?

Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,635), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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