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

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $744, with most between $368 and $1,848 ($2,055 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 Massachusetts hospitals — 15% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,402 (3.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$744
Massachusetts · $368–$1,848
Cash / self-pay
$2,055
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,402
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $744, with most between $368 and $1,848, based on 40 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 15% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Massachusetts run around $2,055. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,402), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,402 — roughly 3.2× the $744 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $744), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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