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

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

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,096, with most between $233 and $1,592 ($1,732 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 Maine hospitals — 26% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,140 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,096
Maine · $233–$1,592
Cash / self-pay
$1,732
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,140
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 11 Maine 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 Maine — FAQs

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

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,096, with most between $233 and $1,592, based on 11 Maine hospitals. That's 26% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Maine run around $1,732. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,140), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Maine hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,140 — roughly 2× the $1,096 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 Maine?

Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,096), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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