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

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $942, with most between $519 and $1,346 ($1,282 cash/self-pay). Based on 46 Louisiana hospitals — 8% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,092 (3.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$942
Louisiana · $519–$1,346
Cash / self-pay
$1,282
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,092
3.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 46 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $942, with most between $519 and $1,346, based on 46 Louisiana hospitals. That's 8% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Louisiana run around $1,282. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,092), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,092 — roughly 3.3× the $942 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 Louisiana?

Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $942), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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