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

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

In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $580, with most between $460 and $1,357 ($1,422 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 New Mexico hospitals — 34% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,659 (6.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$580
New Mexico · $460–$1,357
Cash / self-pay
$1,422
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,659
6.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 10 New Mexico 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 New Mexico — FAQs

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

In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $580, with most between $460 and $1,357, based on 10 New Mexico hospitals. That's 34% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in New Mexico run around $1,422. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,659), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New Mexico hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,659 — roughly 6.3× the $580 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 New Mexico?

Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $580), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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