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

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,205, with most between $274 and $1,642 ($1,639 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 North Carolina hospitals — 38% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,278 (2.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,205
North Carolina · $274–$1,642
Cash / self-pay
$1,639
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,278
2.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,205, with most between $274 and $1,642, based on 54 North Carolina hospitals. That's 38% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in North Carolina run around $1,639. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,278), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,278 — roughly 2.7× the $1,205 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,205), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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