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

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

In Michigan, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $387, with most between $206 and $950 ($1,724 cash/self-pay). Based on 64 Michigan hospitals — 56% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,946 (7.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$387
Michigan · $206–$950
Cash / self-pay
$1,724
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,946
7.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 64 Michigan 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 Michigan — FAQs

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

In Michigan, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $387, with most between $206 and $950, based on 64 Michigan hospitals. That's 56% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Michigan run around $1,724. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,946), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Michigan hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,946 — roughly 7.6× the $387 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 Michigan?

Yes. If a Michigan hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $387), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Michigan hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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