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

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

In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $825, with most between $525 and $1,391 ($1,572 cash/self-pay). Based on 93 Ohio hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,625 (3.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$825
Ohio · $525–$1,391
Cash / self-pay
$1,572
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,625
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 93 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQs

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

In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $825, with most between $525 and $1,391, based on 93 Ohio hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Ohio run around $1,572. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,625), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Ohio hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,625 — roughly 3.2× the $825 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 Ohio?

Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $825), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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