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

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

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $469, with most between $227 and $1,199 ($1,485 cash/self-pay). Based on 68 Missouri hospitals — 46% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,493 (5.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$469
Missouri · $227–$1,199
Cash / self-pay
$1,485
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,493
5.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 68 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs

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

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $469, with most between $227 and $1,199, based on 68 Missouri hospitals. That's 46% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Missouri run around $1,485. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,493), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Missouri hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,493 — roughly 5.3× the $469 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 Missouri?

Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $469), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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