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

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,961, with most between $1,412 and $2,539 ($2,168 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 North Dakota hospitals — 125% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,995 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,961
North Dakota · $1,412–$2,539
Cash / self-pay
$2,168
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,995
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 North Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,961, with most between $1,412 and $2,539, based on 17 North Dakota hospitals. That's 125% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in North Dakota run around $2,168. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,995), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Dakota hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,995 — roughly 1.5× the $1,961 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 Dakota?

Yes. If a North Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,961), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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