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

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,086, with most between $820 and $1,535 ($1,203 cash/self-pay). Based on 49 Kentucky hospitals — 24% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,565 (2.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,086
Kentucky · $820–$1,535
Cash / self-pay
$1,203
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,565
2.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 49 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,086, with most between $820 and $1,535, based on 49 Kentucky hospitals. That's 24% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Kentucky run around $1,203. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,565), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kentucky hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,565 — roughly 2.4× the $1,086 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 Kentucky?

Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,086), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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