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

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $924, with most between $262 and $1,969 ($1,143 cash/self-pay). Based on 88 Minnesota hospitals — 6% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,722 (2.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$924
Minnesota · $262–$1,969
Cash / self-pay
$1,143
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,722
2.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 88 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $924, with most between $262 and $1,969, based on 88 Minnesota hospitals. That's 6% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Minnesota run around $1,143. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,722), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Minnesota hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,722 — roughly 2.9× the $924 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 Minnesota?

Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $924), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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